Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bayard). They were the clear victor by an 18-6 margin over the Gothenburg Swedes on Thursday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 11 runs or more this season.
Haley Edmunds was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Bayard got a massive performance out of Shayleigh West, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave West a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Jenna Flores, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bayard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .722. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bayard's win bumped their record up to 5-7-1. As for Gothenburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Bayard will welcome Gering on Tuesday. Gering is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Bayard will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Gothenburg, they will venture away from home to take on Chase County on Saturday. Gothenburg is facing Chase County at the right time seeing as Chase County is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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