Butler could not keep up with Skyline Lady Tigers 6-3 on Friday. Butler Bears opened the scoring in the first after an error scored one run. Aiva Ford grounded out, which helped Skyline Lady Tigers tie the game at one in the bottom of the second.
Skyline took the lead in the bottom of the third. An error scored one run, to give Skyline Lady Tigers the advantage, 2-1.
Avery Eldred pitched three innings in relief for Butler Bears. The reliever gave up six hits and five runs (four earned) while, striking out three and walking none.
Kylee Dubray started in the circle for Butler Bears. The righty gave up zero hits and one run (zero earned) over one inning, striking out two and walking three.
Haven Humphrey drove the middle of the lineup, leading Butler Bears with two runs batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day.
Haven Humphrey drove the middle of the lineup, leading Butler Bears with two runs batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day.
Dubray and Humphrey were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Butler Bears. Taylor Hudson paced Butler Bears with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game.
Butler Bears welcome Buffalo Bison on Monday for their next game.
