Softball Game Preview: Hudson Explorers vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees

The Hudson Explorers will face off against the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hudson has struggled recently with ten losses in a row, while Brecksville-Broadview Heights will arrive with eight straight wins.

Holy Name hit Hudson with a seven-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Explorers took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Green Wave.

Corinne Stearns was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Bailey Deutsch, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Brecksville-Broadview Heights got the win against Stow-Munroe Falls on Tuesday by a conclusive 14-4. Considering the Bees have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights got a massive performance out of Caiya La, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Gianna Dasenbrook, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights' victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games. As for Hudson, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.

Hudson suffered a grim 13-6 defeat to Brecksville-Broadview Heights when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Explorers 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.