Softball Recap: Bayard Triumphs

While Bayard's win against Wray/Yuma wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers skirted past the Eagles 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since October 7, 2024.

Kaidence Lee

Batters Struck Out

09/20/25 vs Wray/Yuma	13
09/16/25 @ Chase County	9
09/16/25 @ Gering	1
09/11/25 vs Gothenburg	6
09/11/25 vs Gothenburg	4
+ 7 more games

Kaidence Lee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game.

On the hitting side, Kinlee Schmaltz was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zoleigh Reffalt, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.

The win made it two in a row for Bayard and bumps their season record up to 4-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Wray/Yuma, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Eagles beat Bayard by a score of 17-3 later that day.