The Butler Bears will be playing at home against the Warsaw Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Butler had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Rich Hill 25-7.
Meanwhile, Warsaw had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Cardinals as they made off with a 15-4 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Warsaw has managed all season.
Brylee Brewster made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Brewster has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Brewster was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanna Howe, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Haylee Cobb was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Butler might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Warsaw in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Butler have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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