Softball Game Preview: Geneva County Bulldogs vs. Houston County Lions

Geneva County is a perfect 9-0 against Houston County since March of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to square off against the Lions at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Geneva County has three straight victories, Houston County has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

Geneva County is headed into the game having just posted their closest win since March 18th on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Cottonwood 7-6.

Addie Mae Habbard made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Habbard was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted over her last six matches.

Maci Strickland

Stolen Base

04/17/25 vs Cottonwood	3
04/15/25 vs Bethlehem	3
04/14/25 @ Poplar Springs	1

In other batting news, Addison Calhoun and Maci Strickland did most of the damage at the plate: Calhoun went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run, while Strickland went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. Strickland has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Houston County's offense. They came up short against Ariton on Thursday, falling 18-0.

Geneva County's record is now 16-12. As for Houston County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.

Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Geneva County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .530. However, it's not like Houston County struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Geneva County's way against Houston County in their previous matchup back in March, as Geneva County made off with a 15-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.