The Buchholz Bobcats will square off against the Bradford Tornadoes at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Buchholz has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Buchholz's offense. They lost 15-0 to Tocoi Creek on Thursday.
Buchholz saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leila Ricks, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Bradford posted their closest win since March 1, 2024 on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against P.K. Yonge, sneaking past 8-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tornadoes.
The team relied heavily on Kellsie Cochran, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Regan Adams, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Bradford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bradford's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Buchholz, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Buchholz hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Bradford struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Buchholz suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Bradford when the teams last played back in March. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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