The Boaz Pirates will head out on the road to take on the Douglas Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Boaz took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Douglas a 3-0 shutout. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Grier Maples
| 03/11/25 vs Douglas | 9 |
| 03/06/25 vs Glencoe | 14 |
| 02/27/25 @ Arab | 6 |
| 02/25/25 @ Oneonta | 8 |
The result came thanks to Grier Maples's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Rhoden, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3.
Douglas' defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Boaz, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Boaz hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Douglas struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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