Softball Game Preview: Bristol Panthers vs. Badger Braves

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Previous Games

04/29/24 - Away	11-5 W
04/27/23 - Away	6-9 L
04/06/22 - Away	7-0 W
05/15/19 - Neutral	10-0 W
04/03/19 - Home	5-2 W
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Bristol is 8-2 against Badger since March of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Panthers will take on the Braves in a tournament on Wednesday. Bristol has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bristol's last matchup with St. John could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Monday. The Panthers lost 15-5 to the Fighting Herald. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Fighting Herald recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.

Grand Valley hit Badger with a five-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Braves took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs.

Madison Lindus was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Kiyah Scharfenberg, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.

Badger's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Bristol, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9-1.

Bristol took their victory against Badger in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-5 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Braves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.