Softball Game Preview: J.R. Tucker Tigers vs. Godwin Eagles

J.R. Tucker is 0-10 against Godwin since March of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. J.R. Tucker will look to defend their home field against Godwin at 6:00 p.m.

J.R. Tucker fell victim to Deep Run and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 13-0 to the Wildcats. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Godwin put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 5-1 win over Atlee.

Katelyn Hubley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Gabrielle Coleman was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Adelynn Collins, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Godwin pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for J.R. Tucker, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

J.R. Tucker might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Godwin when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will J.R. Tucker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.