The Greenfield Yellowjackets will take on the Bradford Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Greenfield has given up an average of 16.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Greenfield fell victim to Dresden and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Lions, falling 15-0. The loss continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost nine in a row.
Meanwhile, Bradford got themselves on the board against Middleton on Thursday, but Middleton never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 7-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won eight contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Cara Copous was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot, having also posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played.
Bradford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Greenfield's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Bradford, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-8.
Greenfield suffered a grim 19-3 defeat to Bradford in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Yellowjackets 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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