W: Kennedy, Sydney (15-14) L: Metz (6-7)
Des Moines – The Bradley Braves secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Valparaiso in the first round of the 2025 MVC Tournament, with Sydney Kennedy delivering a clutch walk-off hit and pitching a complete game to advance to the Quarterfinal vs Belmont.
The Braves came out strong in the opening frame, immediately putting pressure on Valparaiso. Olivia Turner's two-run home run gave Bradley an early 2-0 lead, it was a powerful start, setting the tone for what would become a tightly contested battle.