INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler softball team lost in extra innings to Seton Hall in game one of a three-game BIG EAST series. The Bulldogs (14-18, 3-7 BIG EAST) were up 1-0 after five innings, but the Pirates (15-12, 6-4 BIG EAST) scored one run in the sixth to extend the game and another in the eighth for the win.
Game 1: Seton Hall 2, Butler 1 (8 innings)
In the bottom of the fourth,
Paige Dorsett hit a solo home run. Butler's 1-0 lead held through five complete.
In the top of the sixth, Seton Hall put two on with a double and a single. On an infield grounder, the Bulldogs attempted to throw out the runner at the plate, but the Pirates were able to tie the game at 1-1. Later, with the bases loaded, a double play got Butler out of the inning.
In the top of the eighth, Seton Hall put two on with two singles. A sacrifice bunt advance both runners to second and third. A single up the middle produced what would be the winning run.
The Bulldogs were unable to produce any base runners in their final at bat.
Katie Petran (6.0IP, R, 7H, 2BB, 2K) started for Butler in the circle and left with the game tied in the seventh inning.
Rylyn Dyer pitched the final two innings and took the loss. She allowed one run on three hits with one strikeout.
Bulldog Bits
- Paige Dorsett's home run was her fifth of the season and 14th of her career.
- Kaylee Gross stole her second base of the season and has 20 for her career.
Up Next
Butler hosts game two of the BIG EAST series with Seton Hall on Friday, March 29. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
