Softball Game Preview: Seymour Owls vs. New Albany Bulldogs

For the first time this season, Seymour will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to square off against the New Albany Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Seymour will be strutting in after a win while New Albany will be coming in after a loss.

While Seymour didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Brownstown Central with a sharp 10-3 victory on Monday.

Taylor Stuckwisch made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.

Abby Followell

Runs (Career)

04/21/25 vs Brownstown Central	3
03/29/25 vs Evansville Memorial	2
04/29/24 @ Salem	2
04/20/24 vs Decatur Central	2
04/15/24 @ Brownstown Central	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Followell, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Phoebe Underwood also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

Seymour was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brownstown Central only posted a batting average of .267.

Meanwhile, New Albany came up short against Bedford North Lawrence on Thursday, falling 14-1. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

New Albany's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Seymour, their record is now 6-3.

Seymour couldn't quite finish off New Albany when the teams last played back in May of 2024 and fell 6-4. Can the Owls avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.