While Bradford didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Hamilton County Trojans 7-1 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Tornadoes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ryland Rike made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4.
Jaxson Carter
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In other batting news, Bradford let Jaxson Carter and Taylor Bice run wild. Carter scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Bice scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Carter a new career-high in RBI (three). Avery Burgin was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Bradford's record now sits at 6-3. As for Hamilton County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Bradford has already played their next game, a 12-8 loss against P.K. Yonge on the 7th. As for Hamilton County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 8-3 defeat against Branford on the 4th.
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