
Tigers
05/17/25 @ New Haven | 9-6 |
05/17/25 @ New Haven | 17-5 |
05/16/25 @ Heritage | 6-4 |
Bluffton had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-6 win over the New Haven Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-5 on Saturday.
Kamryn Ault spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tressa Renner was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Addison Kauffman, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
Bluffton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Haven struck out seven times.
Bluffton pushed their record up to 11-13 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for New Haven, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-21 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bluffton will venture away from home to square off against Adams Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for New Haven, they will face off against Huntington North at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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