Softball Game Preview: Bedford North Lawrence Stars vs. Orleans Bulldogs

Stars

Runs

05/02/25 vs Columbus East	6
04/28/25 @ Mitchell	19
04/26/25 @ Center Grove	3
04/26/25 vs Columbus North	8
04/23/25 vs Charlestown	4
+ 15 more games

Bedford North Lawrence is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Orleans is on an 11-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Stars will welcome the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Bedford North Lawrence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

On Friday, Bedford North Lawrence earned a 6-1 win over Columbus East. The victory continues a trend for the Stars in their matchups with the Olympians: they've now won eight in a row.

Kendall Graves was incredible, firing off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Ava Ratliff was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Orleans has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.62 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against Borden, falling 12-2. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Adrian Abel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.

Bedford North Lawrence's win bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Orleans, their loss dropped their record down to 11-2.

Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Bedford North Lawrence has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Orleans struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.