Butler can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They skirted past the Sacred Heart Valkyries 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Butler also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
For Sacred Heart's part, Sadie Hayes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Hayes has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sacred Heart saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tatum Etheridge, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Boyd, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Butler's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15. As for Sacred Heart, their loss dropped their record down to 17-11-1.
Butler will head out on the road to square off against Cooper at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sacred Heart, they will be playing at home against Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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