Softball Game Preview: Huntington Highlanders vs. South Charleston Black Eagles

Huntington hasn't had much luck against South Charleston recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Highlanders will be playing at home against the Black Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Huntington is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Nitro, falling 17-9.

Layla Crickard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Aubrey Thomas was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

Meanwhile, South Charleston fell victim to Southern and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 8-0 to the Tornadoes. The Black Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.

South Charleston's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Huntington, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-17.

Huntington might still be hurting after the 10-3 loss they got from South Charleston in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Highlanders 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.