Mena is 0-10 against Nashville since May of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Bearcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Scrappers at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mena's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Ozark. The victory was familiar territory for the Bearcats, who have now won eight contests in a row.
Abi Koppein
| 04/08/25 vs Ozark | 6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Waldron | 5 |
| 03/21/25 vs Pottsville | 9 |
| 03/18/25 vs Clarksville | 13 |
| 03/10/25 vs Paris | 14 |
| + 2 more games |
Abi Koppein was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jayden Cox was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Avery Montgomery was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Nashville won against De Queen on Tuesday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Scrappers put the hurt on Murfreesboro with a sharp 7-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Scrappers in their matchups with the Rattlers: they've now won five in a row.
Mena pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Nashville, their win bumped their record up to 12-6.
Mena suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Nashville in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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