Butler's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the East Mecklenburg Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since April 30, 2024.
Parker Lamb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Cherie Carter
| 03/11/25 @ East Mecklenburg | 4 |
| 03/04/25 vs Garinger | 3 |
| 04/29/24 vs Rocky River | 3 |
| 04/20/24 vs South Mecklenburg | 3 |
| 04/19/24 @ Charlotte Catholic | 3 |
On the hitting side, Cherie Carter was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing Nine bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Peyton Bowar also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Butler picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-4. As for East Mecklenburg, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Butler wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Sun Valley on the 13th. As for East Mecklenburg, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 25-9 loss against Richmond on the 13th.
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