Butler extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-6. They came up short against the Canon-McMillan Big Macs, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Big Macs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 back in March.
As for Canon-McMillan, the win snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-8 record. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
For Canon-McMillan's part, Brooke Bumer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Bumer has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lyla Mowery and Sophie Carl did most of the damage at the plate: Mowery went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Carl went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those three stolen bases gave Carl a new career-high. Aurora Shirdon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Butler will challenge Norwin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Canon-McMillan, they will host Seneca Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Big Macs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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