Softball Game Preview: Jeffersonville Red Devils vs. Brownstown Central Braves

Softball Preview: Jeffersonville Red Devils vs. Brownstown Central Braves

By Team Reports

May 10, 2025, 2:10am

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Previous 3 Games

05/04/24 - Home	6-5 W
05/06/23 - Away	6-2 W
05/07/22 - Home	7-4 W

Jeffersonville is a perfect 3-0 against Brownstown Central since May of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Red Devils will head out on the road to square off against the Braves at 11:00 a.m. Jeffersonville is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Charlestown hit Jeffersonville with a nine-run fifth inning last Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Devils came up short against the Pirates, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Red Devils have suffered against the Pirates since May 18, 2015.

Jeffersonville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ally Young, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Brownstown Central came into Friday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Trinity Lutheran by a score of 5-1 on Friday.

Avery Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Brooke Meahl was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Brailey Teipen, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Brownstown Central's win bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Jeffersonville, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.

Jeffersonville came out on top in a nail-biter against Brownstown Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 6-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Red Devils since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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