Softball Game Preview: Smyrna Bulldogs vs. LaVergne Wolverines

Smyrna has gone a perfect 10-0 against LaVergne recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. Smyrna will face off against LaVergne at 6:00 p.m. Smyrna will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.

Smyrna not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 23, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over Lebanon. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Adaeze Nwogbo

Batters Struck Out

03/20/25 vs Lebanon	5
03/18/25 vs Hendersonville	8
03/13/25 @ Cookeville	11

Adaeze Nwogbo made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, Sara Quintal was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Shayla Skalnik, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for LaVergne, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Antioch a 12-0 shutout on Friday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Wolverines' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Smyrna's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for LaVergne, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.

Smyrna took their victory against LaVergne in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 16-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Smyrna since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.