The Decatur Red Raiders will challenge the Albertville Aggies at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Decatur has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Decatur is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 20-0 to Hartselle.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Albertville sidestepped Lindsay Lane Christian Academy for a 6-4 win.
Chloe Reed tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caroline Aaron, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Adison Pierce, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Albertville's victory bumped their record up to 11-9-2. As for Decatur, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-18.
Decatur came up short against Albertville in their previous matchup back in March, falling 6-2. Will the Red Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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