Softball Game Preview: Greenwood Eagles vs. Strom Thurmond Rebels

Greenwood hasn't had much luck against Strom Thurmond recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Greenwood Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Strom Thurmond Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Greenwood has given up an average of 16.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

Greenwood took a 21-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mauldin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Greenwood skirted past Mauldin 15-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 23, 2024.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Strom Thurmond, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Mid-Carolina 4-2. The four-run effort marked Strom Thurmond's lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Lawsyn Lowe was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played.

Greenwood's record now sits at 2-3. As for Strom Thurmond, their record now sits at 5-2.

Greenwood suffered a grim 19-4 defeat to Strom Thurmond in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Can Greenwood avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.