Softball Recap: Barry Western Wildcats vs. Pittsfield Saukees
Barry Western was the 11-4 winner over Pittsfield when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Barry Western Wildcats fell victim to a tough 12-3 defeat at the hands of the Pittsfield Saukees on Wednesday.
For Pittsfield's part, Emma Henry made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Henry was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Wombles and Lila Simon did most of the damage at the plate: Wombles scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Simon scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Grace Henry, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Barry Western's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for Pittsfield, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barry Western will take on Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pittsfield, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Quincy at 4:30 p.m.
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