Softball Game Preview: Fike Demons vs. Nash Central Bulldogs

Fike is 7-1 against Nash Central since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Fike Demons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Nash Central Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.

Having struggled with seven losses in a row dating back to last season, Fike turned things around against Smithfield-Selma on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Spartans a 22-0 shutout. The Demons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Gracie Vincent was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Vincent was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3. Those runs were her first of the season.

Leyla Lopez

Stolen Base (Career)

03/18/25 @ Smithfield-Selma	4
02/29/24 @ Rocky Mount	3
04/30/24 vs Southern Wayne	2
03/10/25 @ Northern Nash	1
02/28/25 @ Nash Central	1

In other batting news, Leyla Lopez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while going 2-for-2. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Katie Sharp, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.

Fike always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .674. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Nash Central made sure to put some runs up on the board against North Pitt on Wednesday. Nash Central was the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over North Pitt. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won five matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.

Nash Central now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Fike, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.

Fike suffered a grim 20-10 defeat to Nash Central when the teams last played back in February. Will Fike have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.