Softball Game Preview: Tri-Central Trojans vs. Clinton Central Bulldogs

Tri-Central is 0-9 against Clinton Central since April of 2015 but things could change on Wednesday. The Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Tri-Central has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Tri-Central is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Monday. They took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Elwood.

Claire Conrad made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Amelia Pfoutz was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Clinton Central fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Faith Christian on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 10-9.

Nuriah Harvey was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. Harvey was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, Carly Davison was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Clinton Central has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Tri-Central, their record now sits at 2-7.

Tri-Central might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Clinton Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.