Softball Game Preview: Broaddus Bulldogs vs. Slocum Mustangs

For the second straight game, Broaddus will face off against Slocum. The Bulldogs will take on the Mustangs at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Broaddus has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Broaddus is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They skirted past Slocum 3-2.

Laila Holloway

Batters Struck Out

05/01/25 vs Slocum	9
04/22/25 @ Chester	7
04/22/25 @ Chester	8
04/16/25 vs Martinsville	5

Laila Holloway spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Montana Thacker, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.

Broaddus' win bumped their record up to 8-6-1. As for Slocum, their loss dropped their record down to 17-8.