Softball Recap: Nash Central Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

02/25/25 @ Smithfield-Selma	25
04/02/25 vs Smithfield-Selma	24
03/11/25 vs Rocky Mount	15
03/19/25 vs North Pitt	10
03/12/25 vs Hunt	10

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Franklinton, Nash Central was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Smithfield-Selma Spartans a 24-0 shutout. Considering the Bulldogs have won six contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

GRACYN KING was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, RYLEE BREWER was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of HALEY FRAZIER, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Nash Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .857. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The win snapped Nash Central's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-7 record. As for Smithfield-Selma, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nash Central will face off against Rocky Mount at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Gryphons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.88 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Smithfield-Selma, they will take on Southern Wayne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saints have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.79 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of.