Softball Preview: Madras White Buffaloes vs. Gladstone Gladiators
Madras is 2-8 against Gladstone since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Madras White Buffaloes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gladstone Gladiators at 4:30 p.m.
Madras is is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 9-2 to Gladstone.
For Gladstone's part, Ashlynne Franssen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Franssen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Franssen was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madyson Andrada, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Payton Locke, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Madras' defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Gladstone, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12.
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