Mansfield Christian is 0-6 against South Central since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Flames will be playing at home against the Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Mansfield Christian is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Lucas.
Bailee Nelson
| 04/15/25 @ Lucas | 6 |
| 04/12/25 @ Mt. Gilead | 11 |
| 04/03/25 @ Vanlue | 10 |
Bailee Nelson was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Maddie Hockman and Haley Shade did some serious damage despite the final result: Hockman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Shade went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those hits marked the first that Shade got this season.
Meanwhile, South Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 11-1 to Crestview.
Mansfield Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for South Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Mansfield Christian might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from South Central when the teams last played back in March of 2019. Will the Flames have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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