Softball Game Preview: McGregor Bulldogs vs. Clifton Cubs

For the second straight game, McGregor will face off against Clifton. The Bulldogs will welcome the Cubs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. McGregor is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.

McGregor had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Clifton on Tuesday. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Cubs with a sharp 17-6 win. The Bulldogs have beaten the Cubs the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cubs has come to flipping the script.

Corinne Sheffield

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/31/26 @ Clifton	3
03/12/26 vs Gatesville	2
02/21/26 vs Crawford	2
03/24/26 @ West	1
03/17/26 @ Buffalo	1

Corinne Sheffield was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Layla Goff was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was A Smith, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.

McGregor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive contests.

McGregor's victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Clifton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.

Clifton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McGregor hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. It's a different story for Clifton, though, as they've only averaged .208. Will they be able to contain McGregor's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.