Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Van Buren). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Naylor Eagles a 14-0 shutout on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Bulldogs have posted since October 7, 2023.
Elli Lewis was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Lewis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Katelyn Warner was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Warner is also crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Gracey Gossett was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Van Buren always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Van Buren and bumps their season record up to 5-8. As for Naylor, they are on a 28-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Van Buren will play host again on Thursday to welcome Doniphan, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. As for Naylor, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Twin Rivers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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