Softball Game Preview: North Gaston Wildcats vs. South Point Red Raiders

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03/28/25 - Home	6-14 L
05/03/24 - Home	13-0 W
04/09/24 - Away	4-9 L
05/05/23 - Home	13-3 W
04/04/23 - Away	12-0 W
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North Gaston has gone 8-2 against South Point recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to take on the Red Raiders at 6:00 p.m. North Gaston has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

North Gaston fell victim to East Gaston and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 15-0.

Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday South Point sidestepped East Gaston for an 8-7 victory.

Stella Absher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.

On the hitting side, South Point's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emma Lineberger, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

South Point has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 12.8 runs. As for North Gaston, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Gaston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like South Point struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

North Gaston might still be hurting after the 14-6 defeat they got from South Point in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.