Bradford extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 6-11. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gainesville Hurricanes. The Tornadoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hurricanes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Bradford saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryland Rike, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Gainesville, they pushed their record up to 10-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games.
On Gainesville's side, the team relied heavily on Yunel Rojas, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple. That triple was Rojas' first of the season. Another player making a difference was Broc Tucker, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bradford will challenge St. John Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gainesville, they will take on Hawthorne at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 10.9 runs per game this season.
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