Comment on Softball, baseball playoffs roll on today

GRAF By Gene Phelps Daily Journal The third round of the MHSAA state fast-pitch softball playoffs shares the stage today with Game 3s in the second round of the state baseball playoffs. Today’s softball schedule features Game 1s. The Game 2s and 3s, if needed, will be played Tuesday. In all, 15 Northeast Mississippi teams play today, many in all-area series. One series to watch today in softball is Clinton at Tupelo in 6A. Tupelo reached the third round last week after sweeping favored DeSoto Central on the road in Games 2 and 3. One of the stars in the Lady Wave’s series win was senior first baseman Katie Rieves, who hit two home runs.