Softball Game Preview: Central Tigers vs. North Little Rock Charging Wildcats

Central hasn't had much luck against North Little Rock recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will head out on the road to take on the Charging Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

On Monday, Central got the win against Parkview by a conclusive 12-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.

Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, North Little Rock made sure to put some runs up on the board against Little Rock Southwest on Thursday. The Charging Wildcats were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Gryphons. The Charging Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Gryphons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Presley Stewart and Londyn Dempster made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Stewart tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Dempster pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Stewart scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Dempster went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That's the most hits Dempster has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Yaz Sandoval was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Aubree Kimmons was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

North Little Rock was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .588. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Central's record is now 12-5. As for North Little Rock, their record now sits at 5-6.

Central suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to North Little Rock in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.