The Bradford Railroaders will challenge the Tri-County North Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bradford has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bradford is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Covington just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Buccs by a score of 13-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Railroaders have suffered since April 30, 2024.
Chloe Hocker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Clark, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tri-County North narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Eaton 9-8.
Kasidi Daugherty made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Gracie Hemp was excellent, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lola Grieshop was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Tri-County North was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Tri-County North is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Bradford, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bradford hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Tri-County North struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
