Sipsey Valley hasn't had much luck against Tuscaloosa County recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. Sipsey Valley will welcome Tuscaloosa County at 4:30 p.m.
Sipsey Valley is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Hillcrest, falling 12-4.
Katie Grace Lowery was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Keeley Kernop was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Tuscaloosa County had already won 12 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it 13 on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rams, sneaking past 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted against the Rams since March 15, 2023.
Jaslene Belden was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Holly Beth Brooks, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Tuscaloosa County's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Sipsey Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Sipsey Valley suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Tuscaloosa County in their previous meeting on March 3rd. Will Sipsey Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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