Great Bridge is 2-8 against Hickory since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Hawks at 5:45 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Great Bridge proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by ten) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Western Branch. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted against the Bruins since March 16, 2018.
Bailey Bliven
| 04/24/25 vs Western Branch | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Nansemond River | 1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Currituck County | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Hickory | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Landstown | 1 |
| 04/02/25 @ Granby | 1 |
Bailey Bliven spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cassie Kleier was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Gabby Parker also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Hickory put their dominant pitchers on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand King's Fork an 11-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Great Bridge's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hickory, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.
Great Bridge came up short against Hickory in their previous meeting on April 10th, falling 6-3. Will the Wildcats 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.
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