Softball Game Preview: Miami Beach Hi-Tides vs. Braddock Bulldogs

Hi-Tides

Runs

04/16/25 @ Hialeah Gardens	7
04/09/25 @ Coral Park	16
04/07/25 vs Goleman	16
04/03/25 vs Miami Springs	16
04/02/25 @ Hialeah	1
+ 10 more games

Miami Beach hasn't had much luck against Braddock recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hi-Tides will challenge the Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. Miami Beach is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season.

Miami Beach came up short against Hialeah Gardens on Wednesday, falling 16-7.

Lisa Delsolar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Diana Rivero also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Meanwhile, Braddock got the win against Coral Park on Thursday by a conclusive 16-5. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by six runs or more this season.

Braelen Cintron was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Catherine Fuerte, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.

Braddock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .683. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Braddock has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Miami Beach, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Miami Beach hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .426. However, it's not like Braddock struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Miami Beach came up short against Braddock in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 10-6. Can the Hi-Tides avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.