Softball Game Preview: Perry Central Bulldogs vs. Hattiesburg Tigers

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Previous 6 Games

03/28/25 - Home	3-13 L
04/04/24 - Away	2-12 L
02/23/24 - Away	19-12 W
03/09/23 - Away	21-8 W
02/23/23 - Home	9-22 L
03/19/19 - Neutral	10-0 W

Perry Central and Hattiesburg are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Neither Perry Central nor Hattiesburg posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.

Perry Central came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against St. Patrick, falling 13-1. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

Perry Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Carter, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hattiesburg faced off against Columbia on Friday. The Tigers lost 12-2 to the Wildcats. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.

Perry Central's loss dropped their record down to 12-9-1. As for Hattiesburg, they now have a losing record of 9-10.

Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Perry Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .413. However, it's not like Hattiesburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Perry Central might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Hattiesburg in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.