Softball Game Preview: Bishop Blanchet Bears vs. Roosevelt Roughriders

Bishop Blanchet hasn't had much luck against Roosevelt recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bears will take on the Roughriders at 4:00 p.m. Bishop Blanchet has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Garfield hit Bishop Blanchet with a 12-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bears lost 22-12 to the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered since May 14, 2024.

Meanwhile, Roosevelt came into Thursday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Holy Names Academy with a sharp 15-2 win on Thursday. Considering the Roughriders have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Roosevelt now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Bishop Blanchet, their loss dropped their record down to 10-4.

Bishop Blanchet came out on top in a nail-biter against Roosevelt in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.