Softball Game Preview: Bunn Wildcats vs. Northern Nash Knights

By Team Reports Mar 29, 2025, 5:19am

Softball Preview: Bunn Wildcats vs. Northern Nash Knights

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Previous Games

03/06/25 - Away21-1 W
04/09/24 - Away18-8 W
03/08/24 - Home8-7 W
05/02/23 - Home8-4 W
04/04/23 - Home13-1 W
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Bunn has gone a perfect 8-0 against Northern Nash recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. Bunn will be playing at home against Northern Nash at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Bunn took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 19-1 margin over Rocky Mount. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Gryphons recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.

The team relied heavily on Peyton Alford, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Maycey Buchanan was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.

Bunn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.

Meanwhile, Northern Nash never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past Rocky Mount 15-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.

Emily Clay made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, Kailey Burden and Ambriel Beale did most of the damage at the plate: Burden scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Beale scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Burden also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Makayla Harper, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Northern Nash's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Bunn, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.

Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bunn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Northern Nash struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Bunn's way against Northern Nash in their previous matchup on March 6th, as Bunn made off with a 21-1 win. Will Bunn repeat their success, or does Northern Nash has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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