The Princeton Bulldogs will take on the Bunn Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Princeton comes in on three and Bunn on six.
Princeton took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Nash Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Princeton skirted past Nash Central 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Princeton has posted since March 26, 2024.
Chloe Herring spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Khloe Jones was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Caroline Waller was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Princeton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-3 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Bunn made easy work of Louisburg on Thursday and carried off a 13-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won ten games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Bunn also let their pitcher toss all six innings played and she was also dialed-in: MaKayla McDonald gave up only one earned run on three hits.
On the hitting side, Bunn let Mely Baez and Peyton Alford run wild. Baez went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Alford went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Baez has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Harrah, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Princeton's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Bunn, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Bunn's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Princeton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Bunn, though, as they've been averaging only 3.2 strikeouts. Will Princeton keep running through batters, or will the Wildcats buck the trend?
Princeton couldn't quite get it done against Bunn in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 5-1. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
