Bluffton's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Wes-Del Warriors as the Bluffton Tigers made off with a 13-2 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Bluffton needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Madyson Sonnigsen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Sonnigsen was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Averi Petty was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Marly Drayer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
On Wes-Del's side, Keylie Byrd was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Byrd is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
The victory got Bluffton back to even at 10-10. As for Wes-Del, they dropped their record down to 13-7 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bluffton will take on Fremont at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wes-Del, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastern Hancock at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastern Hancock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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