Softball Recap: Buena Vista Bison vs. Burke Bulldogs
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Omaha Central, Buena Vista was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Burke Bulldogs. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bison as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Gwyn Revis made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Revis wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lexi Wallace, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Buena Vista's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Burke, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Buena Vista will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lincoln High at 5:00 p.m. Lincoln High is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning Buena Vista will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Burke, they will head out to face off against Skutt Catholic on Monday.
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