Softball Game Preview: Nelson County Cardinals vs. Mercy Jaguars

The Nelson County Cardinals are taking a road trip to take on the Mercy Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Nelson County is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.

Mercy's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Monday: Nelson County hadn't allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. The Cardinals were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over Green County on Friday. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.

Aubrey Robbins

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/02/25 vs Green County	5
03/24/25 vs Bardstown	3
04/17/25 @ Bardstown	2
04/30/25 @ Bethlehem	1
04/18/25 @ Washington County	1

Aubrey Robbins was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, 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, the team relied heavily on Nora Kate Simpson, who went 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. Another player making a difference was Alexous Ramey, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Mercy didn't have quite enough to beat Bullitt East on Wednesday and fell 3-2.

Ava Reinhart made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Streble, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.

Nelson County's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-4-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Mercy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.