Softball Game Preview: Bradford Tornadoes vs. Keystone Heights Indians

Tornadoes

Runs

04/21/25 @ Buchholz	7
04/16/25 vs P.K. Yonge	8
04/15/25 @ Eastside	14
04/14/25 @ Clay	1
04/10/25 @ Union County	4
+ 13 more games

The Bradford Tornadoes will face off against the Keystone Heights Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bradford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

While Bradford's victory against Buchholz wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tornadoes skirted past the Bobcats 7-6. The win continues a trend for the Tornadoes in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won six in a row.

Tayrn Flowers was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Addyson Hinds, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.

Bradford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Keystone Heights' offense. They lost 11-0 to Eustis on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Indians in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.

Keystone Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Bradford, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.

Keystone Heights' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bradford hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. It's a different story for Keystone Heights, though, as they've only averaged .227. Will they be able to contain Bradford's hitters?

Bradford suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Keystone Heights when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Tornadoes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.