Softball Preview: Troy Trojans vs. Northeast Bradford Panthers
The Troy Trojans will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Northeast Bradford Panthers at 4:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Troy's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Northeast Bradford has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
Troy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Canton (and have done all season long). Troy never let Canton onto the board and left with a 21-0 win on Wednesday.
Olivia Champluvier and Lauren Ridall made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Champluvier struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Ridall pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Champluvier has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Champluvier scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Ridall scored three runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Troy got a massive performance out of Sydnee Bellows, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Caitlyn Knapp was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Northeast Bradford earned a 9-6 victory over Canton on Wednesday.
Like Troy, Northeast Bradford also got a great game from a two-way player: Kelsea Moore. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Moore was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Berger, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kierra Delancey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Troy's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Northeast Bradford, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Troy suffered a grim 14-7 defeat to Northeast Bradford in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Troy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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