For the second straight game, Tanner will face off against Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. The Rattlers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Tanner: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Decatur Heritage Christian Academy has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
Tanner lost 12-2 to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday.
For Decatur Heritage Christian Academy's part, Marissa Adams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Adams has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 23 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Sarah Burchell was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Savannah Sims, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They are 5-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-13-1. As for Tanner, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
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