The Bradford Tornadoes will face off against the North Marion Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Bradford came up short against Bishop Snyder on Wednesday, falling 12-4.
Bradford saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kendall Mort, who scored a run while going 1-for-1. That hit was Mort's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for North Marion's offense. They lost 9-0 to Lake Weir on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Colts' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hayden Erickson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Bradford now has a losing record of 5-6. As for North Marion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
North Marion's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bradford has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. It's a different story for North Marion, though, as they've been averaging 9 hits. Given Bradford's sizable advantage in that area, the Colts will need to find a way to close that gap.
Bradford took their win against North Marion when the teams last played back in February by a conclusive 16-7 score. Will the Tornadoes repeat their success, or do the Colts have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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