Softball Recap: Bullard-Havens Tigers vs. Wolcott RVT Wildcats
Bullard-Havens lost against Wolcott RVT back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bullard-Havens Tigers lost 20-5 to the Wolcott RVT Wildcats. The loss continues a trend for Bullard-Havens in their matchups with Wolcott RVT: they've now lost three in a row.
For Wolcott RVT's part, they got a great performance from Emma Archer as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Archer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Shaylyn Gilbar was a standout: she scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Meghan McKearney was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in seven of her nine plate appearances.
Bullard-Havens' defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Wolcott RVT, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-5.
Bullard-Havens will be playing at home against Abbott RVT at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Abbott RVT's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Wolcott RVT, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Kaynor Tech at 3:45 p.m. Wolcott RVT is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 15.2 runs per game this season.
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