The Butler Aviators will venture away from home to challenge the Badin Rams at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Butler has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight defeats, while Badin will come in with three straight victories.
Butler lost 14-4 to Piqua on Monday.
Jami Brockert made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaz Whitman, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Badin came out on top against Bishop Fenwick on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run first inning. The Rams put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 18-3 win. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 games by eight runs or more this season.
Lily Braun was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kendall Ponatosaki was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. Mattie Canupp was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Butler's loss dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Badin, their record is now 21-2.
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