Opelika is on a three-game streak of home losses, and LaFayette a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. Opelika will be playing in front of their home fans against LaFayette at 5:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Opelika's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. Everything went their way against Beulah as they made off with a 19-0 victory. Considering the Bulldogs have won 14 games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
LaFayette came out on top against Bullock County on April 1st thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run third inning. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 win over the Hornets.
Kiyanna Williams was excellent, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Deazia Avery was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
LaFayette's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Opelika, their win bumped their record up to 16-17.
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