Softball Game Preview: North Myrtle Beach Chiefs vs. Conway Tigers

By Team Reports Mar 21, 2025, 12:54am

Softball Preview: North Myrtle Beach Chiefs vs. Conway Tigers

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North Myrtle Beach is 1-9 against Conway since February of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The North Myrtle Beach Chiefs will look to defend their home field against the Conway Tigers at 6:00 p.m.

North Myrtle Beach headed into their last contest having not scored more than two runs for four straight, but Conway let them put that streak behind them. North Myrtle Beach was the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Conway on Wednesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Chiefs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.

Nealy Lockner spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits.

Kiera Olson

Runs (Career)

03/19/25 @ Conway4
03/13/24 vs Chuckey-Doak3
02/26/24 vs Socastee3
04/05/24 vs Whiteville2
03/26/24 @ Wilson2

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kiera Olson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Olson, who scored two runs while going 4-for-5.

North Myrtle Beach always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Conway only posted an OBP of .250.

North Myrtle Beach's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Conway, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.

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