Softball Game Preview: Saint Jo Panthers vs. Gainesville Leopards

The Saint Jo Panthers will start their season against the Gainesville Leopards. First pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Gainesville lost 20-8 to Bridgeport on Monday. The Leopards have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

As for Saint Jo, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they finished 1-14.

Saint Jo was able to grind out a solid victory over Gainesville in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, winning 12-9. Will Saint Jo repeat their success, or does Gainesville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.