Softball Game Preview: Bret Harte Bullfrogs vs. Linden Lions

For the second straight game, Bret Harte will face off against Linden. The Bullfrogs will host the Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Bret Harte has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Linden will arrive with 11 straight victories.

Bret Harte made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Linden, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Bullfrogs fell just short of the Lions by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bullfrogs have suffered since April 12, 2024.

For Linden's part, Cambel Dunn looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Dunn has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Fears, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.

Linden pushed their record up to 13-5 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for Bret Harte, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.

Linden's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Bret Harte has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Linden, though, as they've been averaging only 4.2 strikeouts. Will Bret Harte keep running through batters, or will the Lions buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.