Bluffton had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt New Haven on Saturday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 17-5 victory. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won six in a row.
Averi Petty
| 05/17/25 @ New Haven | 4 |
| 04/22/25 vs Wabash | 3 |
| 05/04/24 @ Northfield | 3 |
| 04/09/24 @ Manchester | 3 |
| 05/10/25 vs Northfield | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Averi Petty, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marly Drayer, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Bluffton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .738. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Bluffton's record is now 10-13. As for New Haven, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 15 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-20 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Bluffton beat New Haven by a score of 18-5 later that day.
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