Softball Game Preview: New Brockton Gamecocks vs. Carroll Eagles

The New Brockton Gamecocks will face off against the Carroll Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Carroll took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on New Brockton, who comes in off a win.

New Brockton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Elba on Friday. The Gamecocks were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Tigers. The game marked the Gamecocks' most dominant victory of the season.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Carroll's offense. They lost 17-0 to Houston Academy on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

New Brockton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-16 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Carroll, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.

New Brockton suffered a grim 13-5 defeat to Carroll when the teams last played back in March. Will the Gamecocks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.