Gainesville is 0-7 against Battlefield since April of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Cardinals will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m.
Gainesville is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 10-3 to Hylton.
Cameryn Denhup made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Battlefield and James Madison, and Battlefield kept the tradition alive. The Bobcats came out on top against the Warhawks by a score of 8-4 on Wednesday.
Olivia Morse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Mo Delman was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Baird, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Battlefield is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Gainesville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gainesville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .384. However, it's not like Battlefield struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gainesville came up short against Battlefield in their previous meeting back in March, falling 7-3. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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