Softball Game Preview: Lincoln County Panthers vs. Spring Valley Timberwolves

Lincoln County is 9-1 against Spring Valley since March of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Panthers will host the Timberwolves at 6:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.

Lincoln County managed to slip by Point Pleasant the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers came up short against the Big Blacks on Thursday, falling 7-1. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Big Blacks since Thursday.

Laney Nelson

Base on Balls Against

04/23/26 vs Point Pleasant	2
04/22/26 vs Ripley	1
04/20/26 @ Nitro	1
04/17/26 @ Winfield	1

Laney Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Lincoln County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Bowen, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Spring Valley's offense. They fell just short of Chapmanville Regional by a score of 1-0 on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Timberwolves in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.

Spring Valley also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Addie Lowe gave up a run (which was unearned) on five hits.

Lincoln County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Spring Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 10-18.

Lincoln County got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March against Spring Valley by a conclusive 7-0 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Timberwolves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.