The Bluffton Pirates will face off against the Liberty-Benton Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bluffton has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carey hit Bluffton with a eight-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Pirates came up short against the Blue Devils, falling 17-9. The Pirates haven't had much luck with the Blue Devils recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Bluffton saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was HAELEE RAYLE, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. Another was EVELYN BOYLES, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Liberty-Benton owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They came out on top against Carey by a score of 4-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
The result came thanks to Megan Gerken's shutout, as she gave up just three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carley Schwab, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Payton Spence was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Liberty-Benton now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bluffton, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Bluffton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Liberty-Benton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Bluffton suffered a grim 17-5 defeat to Liberty-Benton in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
