Softball Game Preview: Woodridge Bulldogs vs. Manchester Panthers

The Woodridge Bulldogs will face off against the Manchester Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodridge has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Norton hit Woodridge with a six-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs lost 12-2 to the Panthers. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.

Woodridge saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julia Elkins, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.

Meanwhile, Manchester has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 2.65 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They fell 10-7 to Green. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Cassidy Perry was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Saige Rankin, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.

Woodridge's loss dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Manchester, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-4.

Woodridge suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Manchester in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.