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The Extra Point: Evaluating Alabama Softball’s Stretch Run

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2 years ago

April 28, 2022

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With a file of 39-9 and having been ranked as excessive because the No. 2 group within the nation, the Alabama softball group is one with championship aspirations.

Nevertheless, after dropping three of their final 4 video games together with a loss to Western Kentucky on Wednesday evening, the Crimson Tide aren’t precisely enjoying like a championship group in the meanwhile.

There are a myriad of the explanation why Alabama has struggled during the last week or so however most noticeably has been the dearth of offensive manufacturing. The Crimson Tide have solely scored 10 runs within the final 4 video games and have seen a number of of their high hitters struggling on the plate.

Of their sport towards Western Kentucky, the Hilltoppers dedicated three errors giving Alabama a number of alternatives to attain runs however they had been unable to take benefit, scoring just one run within the last inning. Whereas the Crimson Tide have been good at hitting house runs as of late, they have not been profitable at retaining innings going and persevering with to get runners on base. That’s one thing that must change as they face stronger groups within the postseason.

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Fortunately for Alabama, they’re getting into their off week in SEC play, and could have a full week off earlier than taking up the Missouri Tigers of their final common season collection of the yr.

Whereas the Crimson Tide have struggled as of late, this group is an especially proficient one and it may be anticipated that they are going to play significantly better as they head into the postseason. With pitchers Montana Fouts and Lexi Kilfoyl, Alabama has a dominant duo on the mound and sufficient hitting all through the lineup to attain on anybody and return to the shape they’d earlier within the season.

Alabama softball’s subsequent sport will likely be Friday, Could sixth towards the Missouri Tigers inside Rhoads Stadium. It is going to begin at 6 p.m. CT.

Take a look at the video on the high of the web page the place BamaCentral’s Clay Miller and Katie Windham talk about Alabama softball and their efficiency as of late.