The Bears won thanks in part to 14 runs in the third inning. Senior Cloey Fritts doubled, scoring one run, sophomore Taylor Hudson singled, scoring one run, Humphrey homered to center field, scoring two runs, sophomore Sydney Davis singled, scoring one run, senior Miranda Foster singled, scoring two runs, Fritts hit a grand slam to left field, Humphrey doubled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and another error scored one run.
The Lady Bears got on the board in the top of the first inning after freshman Gabbie Carmichael walked, Windsor committed an error, and freshman Kadyn Cook doubled, each scoring one run.
Windsor tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Alexis, and an error.
The Bears flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring eight runs on four hits to take a 11-3 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Humphrey that drove in two.
Junior Avery Eldridge opened the game for the Lady Bears. The starting pitcher gave up seven hits and seven runs (four earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking two. Olysn led things off in the circle for Windsor. The starting pitcher surrendered 11 hits and 21 runs (11 earned) over two innings, striking out one and walking seven.
The Butler Bears accumulated 14 hits in the game. Fritts drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Bears with six runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day.
Humphrey and Foster each collected three hits for the Bears. Davis, Cook, and Hudson each collected multiple hits for the Lady Bears. The Hears had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Eldred and senior Ella Buckner led the team with two bases on balls each. Davis stole three bases. The Bears ran wild on the base paths, piling up seven stolen bases for the game.
Dani and Alexis each collected two hits for Windsor. Alexis and Charlotte each drove in two runs for the Greyhounds.
The Lady Butler Bears welcome Stockton on Monday for their next game.
