Softball Game Preview: Bradenton Christian Panthers vs. Admiral Farragut BlueJackets

Bradenton Christian and Admiral Farragut are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the BlueJackets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bradenton Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.

Bradenton Christian had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Lakeside Christian on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Lions.

Ava Stanley

Runs Batted In

04/22/25 vs Lakeside Christian	3
03/25/25 vs Canterbury	1
03/24/25 @ Braden River	1
04/30/24 vs Saint Stephen's Episcopal	1
04/15/24 vs Indian Rocks Christian	1
04/02/24 @ Shorecrest Prep	3

Bradenton Christian got a massive performance out of Ava Stanley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Stanley has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sofia Puccia, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bradenton Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Admiral Farragut was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Shorecrest Prep, falling 15-1.

Admiral Farragut's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Bradenton Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.

Admiral Farragut's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bradenton Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. It's a different story for Admiral Farragut, though, as they've only averaged .256. Will they be able to contain Bradenton Christian's hitters?

Bradenton Christian suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Admiral Farragut when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.