Softball Recap: Leonard Comes Up Short

Leonard came into this matchup off a tough six-run defeat last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Blue Ridge by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Leonard has suffered against Blue Ridge since February 17, 2023.

Leonard has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-22 record this season. As for Blue Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.

Looking ahead, Leonard will challenge Pottsboro at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Blue Ridge, they will face off against Bells at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.