Softball Game Preview: Dayton Greendevils vs. Nicholas County Bluejackets

The Dayton Greendevils will face off against the Nicholas County Bluejackets at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Dayton's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Nicholas County has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.

Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Dayton turned things around against Newport on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 22-5 margin over the Wildcats. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for the Greendevils this season.

McKenzie Sullivan

Runs

04/18/25 @ Newport	3
04/17/25 @ Ludlow	1
04/15/25 @ Williamstown	1
03/28/25 @ Lloyd Memorial	1
03/24/25 @ Newport Central Catholic	2
+ 3 more games

McKenzie Sullivan was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Sullivan was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, Emily Hall was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brooklynn Moreno, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.

Boone County hit Nicholas County with a six-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bluejackets lost 13-3 to the Rebels.

Nicholas County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sidney Sexton, who went 1-for-3 with one run. Madelyn Amburgey also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Dayton's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Nicholas County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-14.

Nicholas County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .570. It's a different story for Nicholas County, though, as they've only averaged .311. Will they be able to contain Dayton's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.