Softball Game Preview: Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos vs. Benton Central Bison

The Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos will head out on the road to square off against the Benton Central Bison at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lafayette Jefferson has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Harrison hit Lafayette Jefferson with a nine-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bronchos came up short against the Raiders, falling 14-2.

Rilee Clifton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.

Benton Central couldn't beat Rensselaer Central on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the third inning. The Bison fell 10-6 to the Bombers. The Bison haven't had much luck with the Bombers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Benton Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Lafayette Jefferson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.