Softball Game Preview: Foard Tigers vs. North Iredell Raiders

Foard is 8-1 against North Iredell since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Tigers are taking a road trip to square off against the Raiders at 6:00 p.m. Foard is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.

On Wednesday, Foard made easy work of North Lincoln and carried off a 9-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won nine contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Karsyn Sigmon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

Gabby Sutcliffe

Runs (Career)

04/30/25 vs North Lincoln	2
04/29/25 vs North Iredell	1
04/16/25 vs West Iredell	1
03/20/25 @ Statesville	1
03/18/25 vs Statesville	1

In other batting news, Gabby Sutcliffe was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Alexa Stillwell was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for North Iredell's offense. They lost 16-0 to Foard on Tuesday. The Raiders just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.

The victory made it two in a row for Foard and bumps their season record up to 12-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for North Iredell, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.

Foard took their victory against North Iredell in their previous meeting on Tuesday by a conclusive 16-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.