STORRS, Conn. – The Butler softball team and UConn each had a win in the three-game BIG EAST series, but the Huskies (21-13, 9-3 BIG EAST) took the rubber match by the final score of 5-3. The Bulldogs (21-14, 10-5 BIG EAST) scored first to take an early lead in Sunday's deciding game but gave up five runs in a two-inning stretch and could not respond.
Game 3: UConn 5, Butler 3 (7 innings)
In the second inning, a
Sydney Carter home run also pushed home
Olivia Moxley and
Kieli Ryan. UConn matched the three-spot in the bottom half, forcing a Butler pitching change.
In the bottom of the third, the Huskies loaded the bases with no outs. A two-run double put UConn on top, 5-3.
With one out in the top of the fifth, Butler advanced two runners to scoring position but was unable to cut into the two-run deficit.
In the seventh, the Bulldogs put two runners on with only one out but could not extend the game.
Gwen Baker (1.2 IP, 3R, 1ER, 4H, 2BB) started in the circle for the Bulldogs and lasted into the bottom of the second.
Rylyn Dyer (6-4) took over with two outs and one on, retiring the side. She finished the game and took the loss. In 4.1 innings, she allowed two runs on four hits and six walks.
Bulldog Bits
- Sydney Carter's home run was her second of the season, but it was the first over-the-wall shot of her career. She had an inside-the-park home run vs. Detroit Mercy earlier this season.
- Kieli Ryan caught her seventh runner attempting to steal this season.
Up Next
Butler travels to Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday, April 9 and then remains on the road for a three-game BIG EAST series at Creighton from Friday through Sunday, April 11-13.
