Softball Game Preview: Gordonsville Tigers vs. Pickett County Bobcats

Tigers

Runs

03/18/25 vs Clay County	13
03/14/25 @ Coffee County Central	0
03/13/25 vs Red Boiling Springs	16
03/08/25 vs DeKalb County	2
03/08/25 vs Livingston Academy	3
+ 4 more games

Gordonsville is a perfect 10-0 against Pickett County since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Gordonsville Tigers face off against Pickett County Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Gordonsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

Gordonsville took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They never let Clay County get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Kailey Plumlee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Brinkley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kali Underwood was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-1.

Gordonsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Pickett County fell victim to Wayne County and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Cardinals, falling 17-0. The Bobcats have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meetings.

Gordonsville pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Pickett County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Gordonsville took their win against Pickett County in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-0. Will Gordonsville repeat their success, or does Pickett County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.