Softball Recap: Batavia Bulldogs vs. Ursuline Academy Lions
Batavia scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They never let the Ursuline Academy Lions onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. With that win, Batavia brought their scoring average up to 7.1 runs per game.
Taylor Bowling and Tegan Hughbanks made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bowling tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Hughbanks didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. At bat, Bowling scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Hughbanks scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Aerianna King was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ni'Asia McCall, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Batavia's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Ursuline Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Batavia will challenge Archbishop McNicholas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ursuline Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Mount Notre Dame at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mount Notre Dame will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Ursuline Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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