Baseball Game Preview: Bradford Red Devils vs. Westview Chargers

The Bradford Red Devils are taking a road trip to square off against the Westview Chargers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Westview took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Bradford, who comes in off a win.

On Thursday, Bradford beat Hickman County 4-1.

Landon Hagan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Bradford saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Brauer, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Westview's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 6-3 to Jackson Christian.

Bradford is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Westview, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-5.

Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bradford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Westview struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Bradford came out on top in a nail-biter against Westview when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Devils since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.