Princeton is 0-10 against Greenbrier East since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tigers will welcome the Spartans at 5:30 p.m.
Princeton is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of PikeView. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Panthers since on Monday.
Hayden Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
Meanwhile, Greenbrier East got the win against Oak Hill on Monday by a conclusive 12-4. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Haylee Heaster was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Cline, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Greenbrier East pushed their record up to 13-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Princeton, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-15.
Princeton came up short against Greenbrier East in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, falling 4-1. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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