Providence proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 14) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Butler Bulldogs, sneaking past 13-12. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Olivia Wakem
| 03/03/26 @ Butler | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Independence | 5 |
| 04/09/25 vs Myers Park | 4 |
| 03/04/25 vs Charlotte Catholic | 4 |
| 02/25/26 vs Myers Park | 2 |
Providence let Camryn O'Connor and Olivia Wakem run wild. O'Connor fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4, while Wakem went 2-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave Wakem a new career-high. Pheonix Scott was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Providence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .419 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Providence's record now sits at 3-0. As for Butler, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence will take on Hopewell at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Butler, they will venture away from home to take on Ardrey Kell at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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