Softball Recap: Nelson County Extends Home Winning Streak to Nine

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

03/28/25 @ Thomas Nelson	22
04/17/25 @ Bardstown	18
04/22/25 vs Washington County	15
04/16/25 vs Thomas Nelson	15
05/02/25 vs Green County	14

Nelson County put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Green County Dragons a 14-0 shutout. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matches by seven runs or more this season.

Aubrey Robbins was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Nora Kate Simpson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexous Ramey, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

Nelson County pushed their record up to 17-4-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Green County, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.

Coming up, Nelson County will take on Mercy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Green County, they will square off against Southwestern at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.