Softball Game Preview: Nash Central Bulldogs vs. Bunn Wildcats

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Previous Games

04/16/25 - Away	3-7 L
03/18/25 - Home	2-17 L
04/18/24 - Home	7-1 W
03/19/24 - Away	7-2 W
04/20/23 - Away	17-8 W
+ 5 more games

Nash Central and Bunn are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2015, but likely not for long. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Nash Central has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with four straight losses, while Bunn will come in with eight straight victories.

Last Thursday, Nash Central didn't have quite enough to beat Roanoke Rapids and fell 3-2.

Nash Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was LAYLA LAFFERTY, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Bunn earned an 11-8 win over Wake Prep Academy on Thursday.

Madeline Bryson was incredible, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Maycey Buchanan was another, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Bunn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests.

Bunn's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Nash Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nash Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Bunn struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Nash Central came up short against Bunn in their previous meeting last Wednesday, falling 7-3. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.