Softball Recap: Earlham Starts Season with Defeat at Home

Earlham unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 14-1 to the Van Meter Bulldogs on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Cardinals in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost six in a row.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Earlham will host Madrid at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Van Meter, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Roosevelt at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.