The Clements Colts will challenge the Colbert County Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clements has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clements is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Rogers on Tuesday. They came up short against the Pirates, falling 19-2. The Colts haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Clements saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zailey Moran, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Colbert County won against Brooks on Saturday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Indians walked away with a 7-3 win over Russellville. The victory was nothing new for the Indians as they're now sitting on three straight.
Makayli Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kylee Holland, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Harmonie McClain, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Clements' loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Colbert County, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clements has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. However, it's not like Colbert County struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clements suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Colbert County when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Colts 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.
