The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights will take on the University Charter Trail Blazers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
University Charter will be up against a hot Tuscaloosa Academy team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Knights put the hurt on Bessemer City with a sharp 12-6 victory on Saturday.
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The team relied heavily on Lilly Crane, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sarah Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Tuscaloosa Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, University Charter made easy work of Hatch on Monday and carried off a 20-1 win.
University Charter got a massive performance out of Bailey Bolden, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. What's more, Bolden posted two hits, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Marissa Felus, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
University Charter is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tuscaloosa Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .540. However, it's not like University Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .557. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tuscaloosa Academy might still be hurting after the 13-7 defeat they got from University Charter in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
