Softball Game Preview: Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles vs. Eastern Guilford Wildcats

Ben L. Smith hasn't had much luck against Eastern Guilford recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Eastern Guilford Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. Neither Ben L. Smith nor Eastern Guilford posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.

Wednesday just wasn't the day for Ben L. Smith's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to Parkland, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Meanwhile, Eastern Guilford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 5-0 to Northern Guilford. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Eastern Guilford's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Ben L. Smith, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Eastern Guilford's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ben L. Smith has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .547. It's a different story for Eastern Guilford, though, as they've only averaged .272. Will they be able to contain Ben L. Smith's hitters?

Ben L. Smith suffered a grim 25-1 defeat to Eastern Guilford in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Ben L. Smith have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.