Softball Recap: Mendon Hornets vs. Eau Claire Beavers
Mendon entered their tilt with Eau Claire with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Eau Claire Beavers by a score of 6-1 on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for Mendon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ally Butler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 19 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mendon let Abby Butler and Jadyn Samson loose on the outfield. Butler scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Samson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Samson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Brielle Bailey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Mendon's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1. As for Eau Claire, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Mendon has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Colon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mendon's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Colon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eau Claire, they will head out on the road to take on Howardsville Christian at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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