Softball Game Preview: Eastern Christian HomeSchool Trailblazers vs. Martin County Gators

Eastern Christian HomeSchool is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Martin County is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. Eastern Christian HomeSchool will host Martin County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Eastern Christian HomeSchool has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Eastern Christian HomeSchool took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Wilson Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Eastern Christian HomeSchool narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Wilson Christian Academy 6-5. That's two games straight that the Trailblazers have won by just one run.

Meanwhile, Martin County never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past North East Carolina Prep 10-0. Considering the Gators have won eight games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Eastern Christian HomeSchool's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Martin County, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.

Eastern Christian HomeSchool suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Martin County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Eastern Christian HomeSchool avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.