The Orleans Bulldogs will be playing at home against the New Albany Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Orleans will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
On Friday, Orleans was able to grind out a solid win over Salem, taking the game 5-2.
Izzie Rutherford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Cooper, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Chelsea Ralph was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
New Albany lost 13-2 to Jeffersonville on Thursday. New Albany has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Orleans has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for New Albany, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12.
Orleans might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from New Albany in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Orleans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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