Softball Game Preview: York Falcons vs. Bruton Panthers

Falcons

Runs

05/12/25 vs Western Branch	5
05/09/25 @ Lafayette	19
05/07/25 vs Poquoson	1
04/30/25 @ New Kent	2
04/28/25 @ Gloucester	1
+ 11 more games

York is a perfect 10-0 against Bruton since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Falcons will take on the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. York is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

Western Branch hit York with a five-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons fell 8-5 to the Bruins.

Sarah Witt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Kenlee Washington was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Leslee Maldonado, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Bruton's offense. They lost 20-0 to New Kent on Wednesday. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.

Bruton's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for York, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.

Bruton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: York has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Bruton, though, as they've been averaging 11.4 hits. Given York's sizable advantage in that area, the Panthers will need to find a way to close that gap.

York took their win against Bruton when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 18-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.