Hansberry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Butler Lynx by a score of 10-9. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for one run.
For Butler's part, Brandon Savage made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 4.1 innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Savage was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Melvin Jeter was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Clarence Standley, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Hansberry's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Butler, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Hansberry is on the road again on Monday to play Chicago Vocational at 4:30 p.m. As for Butler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against The Noble Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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