Softball Preview: Thomson Bulldogs vs. Butler Bulldogs
The Thomson Bulldogs have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Butler Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Thomson's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Glenn Hills 17-0. Considering the Bulldogs have won six contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Chloe Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaliyah Ruff was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Tiara Burley, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Butler didn't have done well against Laney recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Butler skirted past Laney 21-20. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Thomson's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Butler, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Thomson took their victory against Butler in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. Does Thomson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Butler turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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