Softball Game Preview: Nation Ford Falcons vs. Clover Blue Eagles

Nation Ford is 2-8 against Clover since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Nation Ford will look to defend their home field against Clover at 7:00 p.m. Nation Ford's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Clover's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Nation Ford fell victim to Catawba Ridge and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to the Copperheads. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Falcons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Clover, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They put the hurt on Indian Land with a sharp 9-2 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Blue Eagles, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Clover now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Nation Ford, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-5.

Nation Ford suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Clover in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Nation Ford 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.