Softball Recap: Gering Escapes with a Win

Bulldogs

Previous Games

vs SHS 9-12-2026	7-6	W
vs AHS 9-12-2026	9-3	W
vs CHS 9-8-2026	15-5	W

Gering had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.0 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Scottsbluff Bearcats.

Gering saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danae Savala, who went 2-for-3 while logging 2 runs, 1 stolen base, and 1 RBI. Savala has also been pretty much perfect as far as strikeouts are concerned: she hasn't struck out any for 11 straight games.

On Scottsbluff's side, Clare Schlothauer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 while logging 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs. Schlothauer has also been pretty much perfect as far as strikeouts are concerned: she hasn't struck out any for five straight games.

Gering has now won four of their last five games at home. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Scottsbluff, they are now 8-6, having gone 3-2 since their three-game losing streak ended.

Coming up, Gering has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Chadron at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Scottsbluff, they will face off against North Platte on Tuesday.