Softball Game Preview: Bradford Tornadoes vs. Newberry Panthers

Tornadoes

Runs

04/04/25 vs North Marion	13
04/02/25 @ Bishop Snyder	4
03/31/25 vs Buchholz	14
03/14/25 vs Union County	16
03/13/25 vs Eastside	16
+ 7 more games

The Bradford Tornadoes are taking a road trip to square off against the Newberry Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bradford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.

Bradford took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over North Marion. The Tornadoes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by nine runs or more this season.

Bradford let Kolee Lemire and Kingslee Phillips run wild. Lemire scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Phillips scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kendall Mort also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Bradford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Meanwhile, Newberry hadn't done well against Bell recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bulldogs 2-0.

Madison Rodgers was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run. Chloe Jones was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.

The win got Bradford back to even at 6-6. As for Newberry, their record now sits at 12-2.

Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Bradford has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.3 hits per game. However, it's not like Newberry struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Bradford suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Newberry in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Tornadoes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.