Wartburg Central and Greenback are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Cherokees at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wartburg Central will be strutting in after a win while Greenback will be coming in after a loss.
Wartburg Central is headed into the contest having just posted their closest victory since May 22, 2024 on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Oliver Springs, sneaking past 10-9.
| 05/07/25 vs Oliver Springs | 9 |
| 05/05/25 vs Oliver Springs | 5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Coalfield | 7 |
| 04/14/25 vs Oliver Springs | 9 |
| 04/11/25 @ Harriman | 12 |
Braylen Melton made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleigh Crouch, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Madi Aslinger was another key player, going 3-for-5 with four RBI.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Greenback and Oakdale, and Oakdale kept the tradition alive. The Cherokees fell 11-8 to the Eagles on Saturday.
Wartburg Central's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Greenback, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Wartburg Central skirted past Greenback 4-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cherokees turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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