Softball Game Preview: Columbia Central Lions vs. Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles

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04/01/25 - Away	11-0 W
05/02/24 - Home	10-0 W
04/25/24 - Home	6-1 W
04/14/24 - Away	4-2 W
05/01/23 - Away	12-1 W
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Columbia Central has gone 9-1 against Shelbyville Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Lions will look to defend their home field against the Golden Eagles at 5:15 p.m. Columbia Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Columbia Central barely beat Warren County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lions blew past the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers 11-1 on Tuesday. The Lions have beaten the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers has come to flipping the script.

Molly Underwood was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gabby Bolton, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Columbia Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Warren County only posted an OBP of .300.

Meanwhile, Shelbyville Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 20th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Lincoln County, falling 12-0.

Shelbyville Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Columbia Central, their win bumped their record up to 12-7.

Shelbyville Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Columbia Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. It's a different story for Shelbyville Central, though, as they've only averaged .290. Will they be able to contain Columbia Central's hitters?

Columbia Central took their victory against Shelbyville Central in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 11-0 score. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Golden Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.