Softball Game Preview: Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Blue Devils vs. Herscher Tigers

The Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Blue Devils will take on the Herscher Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Wednesday, Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin needed a bit of extra time to put away Paris. They skirted past the Tigers 13-12. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Draycee Nelson and Emma Shelato did most of the damage at the plate: Nelson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Shelato scored three runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances. That's the most runs Shelato has posted since back in April of 2024. Madisen Stevenson was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.

They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Herscher and Bradley-Bourbonnais, and Bradley-Bourbonnais kept the tradition alive. Herscher lost 13-3 to Bradley-Bourbonnais on Monday. The loss was the Tigers' first of the season.

The victory got Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin back to even at 3-3. As for Herscher, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.

Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin couldn't quite get it done against Herscher in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-2. Will Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.