Softball Recap: Buchanan Wins Going Away Against Liberty

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Previous 5 Games

04/15/25 - Neutral	10-0 W
04/15/25 - Neutral	2-0 W
03/04/23 - Home	11-0 W
03/23/21 - Home	7-0 W
03/30/15 - Neutral	3-1 W

Buchanan had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Liberty on Tuesday. The Bears put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 10-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won five in a row.

Brooklyn Ainsworth was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sammie Kulak, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one double. Another player making a difference was Natalee Gant, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.

Buchanan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only posted an OBP of .118.

Buchanan's record now sits at 17-5. As for Liberty, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-8.

Coming up, Buchanan is taking a road trip to square off against Clovis North at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bears 3.2, the Broncos 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Liberty, they will be playing at home against Minarets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.