Bowie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Burkburnett Bulldogs. The Jackrabbits were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 11-10.
Kp Rutherford was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Rutherford was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Bowie's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Burkburnett, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-7.
Looking ahead, Bowie will challenge Vernon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Burkburnett, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Springtown at 7:00 p.m.
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