Softball Game Preview: Byron Nelson Bobcat vs. Bell Blue Raiders

Bobcat

Runs

04/11/25 @ Northwest	4
04/08/25 vs V.R. Eaton	4
04/07/25 @ Keller	9
04/01/25 vs Timber Creek	2
03/28/25 @ Trinity	6
+ 22 more games

The Byron Nelson Bobcat will face off against the Bell Blue Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Byron Nelson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

If Byron Nelson beats Bell with four runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Bobcat walked away with a 4-1 win over Northwest on Friday. The Bobcat haven't had any issues with the Texans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Meredith Hambric looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maya Pardue, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

Meanwhile, Bell came up short against Southlake Carroll on Friday, falling 14-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blue Raiders have suffered against the Dragons since March 30, 2015.

Bell has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Byron Nelson, their win bumped their record up to 15-11-1.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Byron Nelson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Bell struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Byron Nelson was able to grind out a solid victory over Bell when the teams last played back in March, winning 5-1. Will the Bobcat repeat their success, or do the Blue Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.