Softball Game Preview: Bloomsburg Panthers vs. Hughesville Spartans

Bloomsburg is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Hughesville a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Bloomsburg Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Hughesville Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Bloomsburg has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Loyalsock Township hit Bloomsburg with a ten-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers came up short against the Lancers, falling 13-2. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly 11 runs.

Kara Bodganowicz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-2.

Meanwhile, Hughesville came up short against Loyalsock Township on Thursday and fell 8-5.

Ashlynn Barlett was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Adelyn Knight, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

Hughesville's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Bloomsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.

Hughesville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bloomsburg has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for Hughesville, though, as they've only averaged .354. Will they be able to contain Bloomsburg's hitters?

Bloomsburg couldn't quite get it done against Hughesville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 10-6. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.