Softball Game Preview: Clay Blue Devils vs. Bradford Tornadoes
By Team Reports
Apr 11, 2025, 3:54am
Softball Preview: Clay Blue Devils vs. Bradford Tornadoes

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02/18/25 - Away | 10-6 W |
04/20/21 - Home | 10-4 W |
04/06/21 - Away | 16-0 W |
02/20/20 - Home | 12-2 W |
Clay has gone a perfect 4-0 against Bradford recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Blue Devils will look to defend their home field against the Tornadoes at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Clay's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Bradford has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Thursday, Clay came up short against Creekside and fell 13-8.
Clay got a big performance out of Kaelye Rouw, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Brooke Hamilton was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Bradford didn't have quite enough to beat Union County on Thursday and fell 5-4.
Bradford saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keegan Yowell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another was Regan Adams, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Clay's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Bradford, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clay has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Bradford struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clay beat Bradford 10-6 when the teams last played back in February. Will the Blue Devils repeat their success, or do the Tornadoes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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