Baseball Game Preview: Cleveland Blue Raiders vs. Bradley Central Bears

Cleveland hasn't had much luck against Bradley Central recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cleveland Blue Raiders will venture away from home to challenge the Bradley Central Bears at 7:00 p.m. Bradley Central took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Cleveland, who comes in off a win.

Cleveland took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Yough by a score of 9-5.

The team relied heavily on Braleyn Pratt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those hits marked the first that he got this season. Another player making a difference was Kason McGowan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Bradley Central's offense. They came up short against Umatilla on Thursday, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered since March 4th.

Bradley Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Humble, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base.

Cleveland has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. Bradley Central has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.

Cleveland's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. Cleveland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bradley Central, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Cleveland continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.