The Nelson County Cardinals will head out to challenge the Central Hardin Bruins at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Nelson County hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Nelson County took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Atherton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cardinals came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ravens on Saturday, sneaking past 1-0.
The result came thanks to Aubrey Robbins's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nora Kate Simpson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Central Hardin made easy work of Campbell County on Saturday and carried off a 14-2 win. Considering the Bruins have won 12 matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Nelson County's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-6-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Central Hardin, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 21-13 record this season.
Nelson County might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Central Hardin in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Cardinals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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