The Opp Bobcats will be taking part in a tournament against the Enterprise Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Opp is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
Opp had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Carroll on Tuesday. The Bobcats blew past the Eagles 11-2. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Gradyn Lunsford looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits.
Crislyn Birge
| 04/08/25 vs Carroll | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Headland | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ New Brockton | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Andalusia | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Elba | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, Taylor Adams and Crislyn Birge did most of the damage at the plate: Adams scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Birge scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits Birge has posted since back in March. McKenzie Henderson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Opp always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carroll only posted an OBP of .200.
Meanwhile, Enterprise has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.38 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Dothan. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last eight times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Opp's record is now 20-8. As for Enterprise, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-5.
Opp took their win against Enterprise in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bobcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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