Buhler was not able to break out of their rough patch in Thursday's first game as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Circle Thunderbirds by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Buhler of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Circle's part, Ellie Randall and Whitney Wilbur made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Randall tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Wilbur struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up six earned runs off seven hits. Randall has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Randall went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double, while Wilbur scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Baker, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Swilley, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Buhler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Circle, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Buhler by a score of 14-1 later that day.
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