Softball Game Preview: Bertie Falcons vs. Perquimans Pirates

Bertie is 1-7 against Perquimans since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Bertie will be playing at home against Perquimans at 4:00 p.m. Bertie has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Wednesday just wasn't the day for Bertie's offense. They came up short against Hobgood Charter on Wednesday, falling 17-0. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Perquimans hadn't done well against Camden County recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Perquimans walked away with a 5-2 win over Camden County. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pirates.

Perquimans' victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bertie, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.

Bertie suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Perquimans in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will Bertie 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.