Softball Game Preview: Shelbyville Dragons vs. Martinsville Pirates

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Previous Games

03/22/24 - Home	13-2 W
03/22/24 - Home	11-0 W
04/18/23 - Home	10-0 W
03/24/23 - Home	19-3 W
04/22/22 - Away	11-1 W
+ 5 more games

Shelbyville is a perfect 10-0 against Martinsville since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. Shelbyville will host Martinsville at 5:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Shelbyville is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Joaquin just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 10-7 to the Rams. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Cadee Harley and Nicole Harvey stepped up to the plate in a big way. Harley went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Harvey went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Harvey has posted since back in April of 2024. Kylie Snell was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one double.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Shelbyville lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Martinsville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Broaddus, falling 17-0.

Shelbyville's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Martinsville, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.

Shelbyville took their victory against Martinsville in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 13-2. Does Shelbyville have another victory up their sleeve, or will Martinsville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.