Bluffton's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Heritage Patriots 6-4. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Patriots on their field since May 9, 2017.
Madyson Sonnigsen
| 05/16/25 @ Heritage | 10 |
| 05/15/25 vs Norwell | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Northfield | 8 |
| 05/06/25 vs Adams Central | 8 |
| 05/03/25 vs Daleville | 7 |
| + 7 more games |
Madyson Sonnigsen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marly Drayer, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabella Stout, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Bluffton's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13. As for Heritage, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season.
Bluffton will challenge New Haven at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Heritage, they will square off against Whitko at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Patriots 4, the Wildcats 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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