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Softball Tops Illinois-Springfield 8-2

PEORIA, Ill. – Grace French picked up the victory in the circle and went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer to help Bradley Softball wrap up a season-opening four-game home stand with an 8-2 victory over Illinois-Springfield Tuesday at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex Slugger Dome.

French struck out three and gave up a single in her two innings of work as she evened her record at 1-1 on the year with the victory. She also went 2-for-3 at the plate with a three-run homer and two runs scored to help highlight a 12-hit effort for the Braves, who improved to a 2-2 on the season.