Archie had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 17-7 to the Butler Bears. The Whirlwinds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2018.
Shelby Newport made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lizzy Thompson, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Archie wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 14-4 victory against Kingsville on the 26th. As for Butler, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-0 defeat against Lone Jack on the 25th.
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