Napoleon hasn't had much luck against Clay recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats will host the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Napoleon needed a bit of extra time to put away Bowling Green. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Bobcats.
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Kendall Horner (2026) spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Carmen Rupp (2028) was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Meanwhile, Clay came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Cougars as they made off with a 14-4 victory. That ten-run margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.
Napoleon's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Clay, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Napoleon might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Clay in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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