On April 2, the Bluffton University Softball team found success against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
This game had a slow start with Bluffton down 3-0 in the first three innings. However, this changed towards the middle of the third inning when freshman Madison Jones hit a homerun to left center. This was one of just two collegiate home runs for Jones in her career at Bluffton.
Bobbi Adams, Junior Elementary Education Major. Photo taken by Aspyn Rafac.
This was closely followed by a grand-slam home run to left center by Bobbi Adams, who also pitched for the innings prior.
A third home run was made in the seventh inning by freshman, Lexus Rutledge. This was her first collegiate home run at Bluffton and ended with a walk-off.
In this game, Bluffton won 8-7. Freshman softball player, Madisyn Sheppard said her team “practiced hard for a win like this.”
Madison Jones pre-home run. Photo by Aspyn Rafac.
In the second game, Bluffton had another slow start, with Rose-Hulman leading 5-0 in the first inning. Things looked bleak for Bluffton’s team, however they made a fast comeback toward the end of the first inning.
The game finished strong with Hailey Lewis advancing to third-base and Taylor Shrimp scoring on a wild-pitch.
There were no home runs this game, with Bluffton still winning 5-6.
“I’m proud of my team for working so hard for these two wins,” said Sheppard. “I’m especially proud of Lexus for scoring her first home run. That was a very special moment for me to watch, and definitely one of our best moments in the game.”
