Softball Game Preview: Muncie Central Bearcats vs. Monroe Central Golden Bears

Muncie Central is 0-5 against Monroe Central since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Bearcats will host the Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Muncie Central is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Liberty Christian, falling 17-7.

Meanwhile, Monroe Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 14-3 to Madison-Grant. That's two games in a row now that the Golden Bears have lost by exactly 11 runs.

Monroe Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haidyn Dumpert, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.

Monroe Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Muncie Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-16.

Muncie Central suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Monroe Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Bearcats 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.