Softball Recap: Baldwin Highlanders vs. Butler Golden Tornado
Baldwin won the last time they faced Butler, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Baldwin Highlanders walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Butler Golden Tornado.
Reese Temme was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryley Shaw, who scored a run while going 5-for-5.
On Butler's side, Kelsey Ogin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered ten runs (all of which were unearned) on 11 hits and racked up ten Ks. Ogin has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kaela Malis was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chloe Schoentag, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Butler hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baldwin struck out ten times.
Baldwin's win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Butler, their defeat was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Baldwin will take on Non Varsity Opponent at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Butler, they will head out on the road to challenge Baldwin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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