Baseball Game Preview: Hampton Bulldogs vs. Nevada Blue Jays

The Hampton Bulldogs are taking a road trip to challenge the Nevada Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Hampton turned things around against Poyen on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Indians 5-3. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Nevada had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They won by a run and slipped past Lafayette County 11-10. The win was some much needed relief for the Blue Jays as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Hampton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Nevada, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.

Hampton beat Nevada 7-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Does Hampton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nevada turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.