Softball Recap: Batesville Bulldogs vs. East Central Trojans
Batesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 14-3 to the East Central Trojans. That's two games in a row now that Batesville has lost by exactly 11 runs.
Calli Fletcher made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Natasha Fowler, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI.
On East Central's side, Mikala Newland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Newland was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Payge Callahan was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kate Dudley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Batesville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for East Central, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Batesville will square off against Franklin County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Connersville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. East Central is facing Connersville at the right time seeing as Connersville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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