Softball Game Preview: Pleasant Home Eagles vs. Kinston Bulldogs

Pleasant Home is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Thursday. They will host the Kinston Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m.

Pleasant Home managed to slip by McKenzie the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Pleasant Home lost 17-4 to McKenzie on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Kinston got the win against Pike Liberal Arts on Tuesday by a conclusive 9-2. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.

Kinston's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Pleasant Home, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Pleasant Home suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Kinston when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Pleasant Home have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.