Butler hasn't had much luck against Lamar recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bears will venture away from home to challenge the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Butler has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Butler lost 12-5 to El Dorado Springs on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Lamar had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 10-5.
Lexy Stephen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two triples and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten games.
In other batting news, Peyton Eddie was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maylee Rawlings, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Lamar kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Butler now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Lamar, their record is now 7-9.
Butler might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Lamar in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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