Softball Game Preview: Wilkes Central Eagles vs. East Surry Cardinals

Wilkes Central is on a four-game streak of home losses, and East Surry a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Wilkes Central Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the East Surry Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Wilkes Central played against Surry Central on Thursday and lost via forfeit.

East Surry came into this matchup off a tough 11-run defeat on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Surry Central by a score of 7-5 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Cardinals have suffered since May 1, 2024.

Wilkes Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for East Surry, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.

Wilkes Central might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from East Surry in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Eagles 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.