Burke extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-15. They came up short against the Bennington Badgers, falling 16-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Bennington, they pushed their record up to 11-10 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Bennington's part, Allie Boever looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Boever has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Anderson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in August. Emery Schmidt also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burke will host Westview on Monday. The Wolverines' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bennington, they will face off against Elkhorn North at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Badgers 4, the Wolves 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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