Southern Wells was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 20-5 to the Bluffton Tigers. That's two games in a row now that Southern Wells has lost by exactly 15 runs.
Gracie Reeves was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Kim McCune was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Bluffton's side, Madyson Sonnigsen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Sonnigsen has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sonnigsen was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bluffton got a massive performance out of Konley Ault, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Averi Petty, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Southern Wells' defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Bluffton, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Southern Wells will head out on the road to challenge Jay County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jay County knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Southern Wells likes a good challenge. As for Bluffton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Heritage at 5:30 p.m. Bluffton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
