Softball Game Preview: Port Byron Panthers vs. Bishop Ludden Gaelic Knights

Port Byron is a perfect 5-0 against Bishop Ludden since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Panthers will host the Gaelic Knights at 4:30 p.m. Port Byron is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.

Port Byron's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They came out on top against Weedsport by a score of 4-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.

Jenna Jump

Batters Struck Out

04/25/25 @ Fulton	3
04/15/25 vs Skaneateles	4
04/01/25 @ Cato-Meridian	7
04/30/25 vs Cato-Meridian	10
04/04/25 @ Baldwinsville	11

Weedsport's batters probably weren't too happy with Jenna Jump, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 14 Ks (she gave up two walks). Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Jump.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cameryn Brundage, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Mallory Mills, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases and one run.

Meanwhile, Bishop Ludden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 19-4 to Cato-Meridian.

Bishop Ludden's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Port Byron, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.

Port Byron took their victory against Bishop Ludden in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 24-2 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Gaelic Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.