Softball Game Preview: Gladstone Braves vs. Escanaba Eskymos

Gladstone has won 14 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Escanaba has won 14 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Braves will host the Eskymos at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

On Saturday, Gladstone made easy work of Onaway and carried off a 9-2 win.

Tia Schone made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Gladstone got a massive performance out of Malia Quigley, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Quigley has posted over her last eight contests. Lauren Sundquist was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Escanaba). They blew past Marquette 20-5 on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Eskymos in their matchups with the Sentinels: they've now won nine in a row.

Gladstone's win bumped their record up to 18-0. As for Escanaba, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.

Gladstone couldn't quite get it done against Escanaba when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.