Softball Game Preview: Wilcox RVT Wildcats vs. Bulkeley Bulldogs

The Wilcox RVT Wildcats will challenge the Bulkeley Bulldogs at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Wilcox RVT's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They blew past Wright Tech 12-0. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 games by six runs or more this season.

Chloe Enger

Batters Struck Out

05/14/25 vs Wright Tech	15
05/14/25 @ Kaynor RVT	14
05/13/25 @ O'Brien RVT	14
05/12/25 vs Whitney RVT	11
05/07/25 @ Platt RVT	15
+ 10 more games

Chloe Enger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.

In other batting news, Ashley Stimpson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Gabby Velez, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Bulkeley couldn't beat Civic Leadership on Wednesday even though they stacked seven runs on them in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs came up short against the Eagles, falling 25-11.

Bulkeley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Arlianis Lopez, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases and three runs.

Wilcox RVT's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Bulkeley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.

Bulkeley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wilcox RVT has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Bulkeley, though, as they've been averaging 10.1 hits. Given Wilcox RVT's sizable advantage in that area, the Bulldogs will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.