Softball Game Preview: Northern Bedford County Panthers vs. Forbes Road

The Northern Bedford County Panthers will venture away from home to challenge Forbes Road at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Northern Bedford County has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Northern Bedford County's last matchup with Mount Union could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Panthers lost 11-2 to the Trojans. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Mylee Mitchell

Batters Struck Out

04/29/25 @ Mount Union	8
04/26/25 @ McConnellsburg	14
04/24/25 vs Juniata Valley	12
04/17/25 @ Tussey Mountain	15
04/14/25 vs Claysburg-Kimmel	8
+ 5 more games

Mylee Mitchell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and seven unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.

Meanwhile, Forbes Road was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 7-2 to McConnellsburg.

Northern Bedford County now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Forbes Road, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-13.

Northern Bedford County might still be hurting after the 15-8 loss they got from Forbes Road when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.