MIAMI – The Butler softball team rallied in the late innings of its final contest at the Panther Invitational at FIU but ultimately fell to Florida International, 3-2.
Game 5: FIU- 3, Butler- 2 (7 innings)
FIU scored two in the first inning and one in the third to carry a 3-0 lead through five complete innings.
In the top of the sixth,
Cate Lehner singled and advanced to second before
Teagan O'Rilley launched a two-run home run to pull Butler to within one. The Bulldogs were unable to put the tying run across in the remainder of the sixth or the seventh.
Sydney Cammon (0-2) pitched a complete game for the Bulldogs and took the loss. In 6 innings, she allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits while striking out six.
Bulldog Bits
- Teagan O'Rilley's home run was her first of the season and the fifth of her career.
- O'Rilley had seven hits over the five games of the Panther Invite, going 7-for-15 (.467).
- Sydney Cammon's complete game in the circle was her first after transferring to Butler.
Up Next
Butler heads to Birmingham, Alabama, for the UAB Invite from Feb. 24-Feb. 26. Opponents include Louisiana-Monroe, Cleveland State, and the host school.