Softball Recap: Sacred Heart Valkyries vs. Butler Bears
It was a good run, but Sacred Heart unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Butler Bears by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sacred Heart of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Sadie Hayes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sacred Heart saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tatum Etheridge, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Isabella Boyd, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Sacred Heart's defeat dropped their record down to 17-11-1. As for Butler, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15.
Sacred Heart will stay at home for another game and welcome Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Butler, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Cooper at 5:30 p.m.
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