The Winslow Lady Bulldogs lost their last two games of the regular season, but still finished with an impressive 19-12 record. The losses were both by the close score of 8-7 to Marcos de Niza in Tempe on Saturday, April 23, and to Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale on Monday, April 25.
In the game with Marcos de Niza, the Bulldogs took a 5-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning, but saw the Lady Padres score four in the bottom of the fifth. Winslow got two in the top of the sixth, but Marcos de Niza scored four again in the bottom of the seventh and final inning to win the game.
Justine Butterfield went the distance for the loss, giving up eight runs on seven hits and a walk. Winslow had 12 hits, led by Hailee Branson at 3 for 4 with a home run. Harleigh Scott was 2 for 3. Gabby Gonzalez, Butterfield and Sherreise Beaty were all 2 for 4, with Butterfield having a double. Alicia O’Haco was 1 for 4.
In the loss to Notre Dame Prep, Winslow had early leads of 3-0 after the first half inning and 4-1 after two innings, but the Lady Saints scored six runs in the bottom of the third inning and one in the fourth for an 8-4 lead. Winslow plated three in the top of the sixth, cutting the lead to 8-7, but could not tie the game.
Butterfield took the loss, working three innings and giving up seven runs, six of which were earned, on seven hits and two walks. Beaty worked three innings and gave up a run on a hit and a walk.
Gonzalez led Winslow at the plate with three hits in as many trips, including two doubles and a triple. Branson was 2 for 4 with a double. Butterfield was 1 for 1 and Beaty was 1 for 4.
