Softball Recap: Melissa Takes Down Texas in a Playoff Battle

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

03/21/25 @ McKinney North	24
02/14/25 vs Richardson	23
04/04/25 @ Anna	22
03/28/25 @ Greenville	18
02/27/25 vs Rowlett	17

Melissa had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Texas Tigers on Friday as they made off with a 12-1 victory. Considering the Cardinals have won 26 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Eloisa Maes looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Kennedy Bradley was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Amariee Bradford, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Melissa was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .348 or higher in six consecutive matchups.

Melissa pushed their record up to 31-0 with the win, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. As for Texas, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-10-1.

Coming up, Melissa will challenge Wakeland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolverines' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Texas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.