Softball Game Preview: Easley Green Wave vs. Crescent Tigers

Easley is 0-5 against Crescent since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. Easley will look to defend their home field against Crescent at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Easley took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Greenville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Easley came out on top in a nail-biter against Greenville on Tuesday, sneaking past 7-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Green Wave as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Jalyn McGee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in May of 2024.

Camora Little

Stolen Base (Career)

03/25/25 @ Greenville	2
04/22/24 vs Woodmont	1
04/18/24 vs Berea	1
04/12/24 vs Greenville	1
03/19/24 @ Wren	1

On the hitting side, Camora Little was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Olivia Merck was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Crescent, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Daniel with a sharp 20-3 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won seven games by ten runs or more so far this season.

Crescent's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Easley, the victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-6.

Easley might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Crescent in their previous meeting on Thursday. Will Easley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.