Howe extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-11. They lost 15-1 to the Boyd Yellowjackets. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Howe saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mya Burt, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple was Burt's first of the season.
As for Boyd, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs over those games.
On Boyd's side, Taylor Budge made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Budge has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gabby Salas was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Bella Tipton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Howe and Boyd will both be playing Pilot Point the next time they take the field. The Bulldogs will head out to face the Bearcats at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, while the Yellowjackets will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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