Softball Recap: Circle Thunderbirds vs. Buhler Crusaders
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Andale, Circle was happy to have turned things around in Thursday's first game. They had just enough and edged the Buhler Crusaders out 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Circle, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ellie Randall and Whitney Wilbur made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Randall tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Wilbur struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up six earned runs off seven hits. Randall has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Randall went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double, while Wilbur scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Baker, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Swilley, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Circle's victory bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Buhler, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Circle beat Buhler by a score of 14-1 later that day.
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