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| Rhoads Stadium |
Teams: Alabama, Chattanooga, Memphis, Jackson State
Location: Rhoads Stadium (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Players to watch:
Kelsi Dunne, Alabama
Jackie Traina, Alabama
Kayla Braud, Alabama
Carly Hummel, Memphis
Vivian Morimoto, Chattanooga
Michelle Fuzzard, Chattanooga
Wendi Reed, Jackson State
Interesting storyline: Tuscaloosa rebuilds after a horrific tornado. Sometimes softball needs to take a back seat and this is one of those times.
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| Carly Hummel |
Overview: Alabama got the easiest regional in the entire tournament and they should make quick work against the teams in this regional. Alabama has two outstanding pitchers in the circle with Kelsi Dunne and Jackie Traina and it is going to be tough for any of the offenses at this regional to score against them. Alabama also has an extremely potent offense as the Crimson Tide are hitting .314 with 85 HR and an amazing 129 steals. Kayla Braud and Jen Fenton are two of the fastest players in the nation and they are going to make things very difficult for opposing pitchers and defenses. Behind Fenton and Braud, Traina, Cassie Rielly-Boccia, and Whitney Larsen provide the power in the Alabama lineup. Alabama is just too strong and its opponents at this regional, just aren't strong enough. Chattanooga has a solid team that is hitting .352 this year, led by Vivian Morimoto and Michelle Fuzzard who are both hitting over .400. The Mocs are a good team, but they are going up against a juggernaut in Alabama. Memphis is in its first ever regional and it is unlikely that they will win this regional. The Tigers have an outstanding pitcher in ace Carly Hummel, but they will need more than her. Jackson State is just happy to be here and it is unlikely that they will win any games, but they do have one of the most exciting players at this regional in Wendi Reed. Reed is hitting .349 on the year with 51 hits, 8 HR, 29 RBI, and a staggering 55 steals.
Winner: Alabama
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