Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Butler Lady Bears softball team defeated Lockwood

The Butler Lady Bears softball team defeated the Lockwood Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the sixth when Taylor Hudson singled, scoring one run.

Kylee Dubray struck out 14 batters on the day. The right-handed pitcher also gave up two hits and two runs over seven innings while walking one. An error put Lockwood on the board in the top of the third.

Sydney Davis grounded out, which helped the Butler Bears tie the game at one in the bottom of the third.

The Lockwood Tigers took the lead in the top of the fifth. Reese Whitesell tripled, scoring one run, to give the Lockwood Tigers the lead, 2-1. Davis singled, which helped the lady bears tie the game at two in the bottom of the fifth.

Kallie Griffin started in the circle for the tigers. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and three runs over six innings, striking out eight and walking none.

Davis, the number eight hitter for the bears, led the way with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Cloey Fritts led the bears with two hits in three at bats.

The tigers Whitesell made the most of their chances at the plate. The number nine hitter led the team with two hits in two at bats. The bears will travel to Windsor for their next game on Thursday.






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