The Leeds Greenwave will challenge the Calera Eagles at 5:55 p.m. on Friday.
Leeds fell victim to Moody and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Blue Devils, falling 8-0. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Greenwave's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Calera posted their closest win since May 6, 2024 on Thursday. They skirted past Chilton County 7-6. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Stella Schilleci spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kinley Rodgers, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Alexi Johnson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Calera's win bumped their record up to 3-12. As for Leeds, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-11-1.
Calera's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Leeds has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. It's a different story for Calera, though, as they've only averaged .347. Will they be able to contain Leeds' hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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