Payton Kaefer keeps Batavia going through eight-game losing streak. And then, finally, a win. ‘A good one.’
This was her day, and Batavia pitcher Payton Kaefer probably had one coming. So, too, did her team. There’s no doubt the Bulldogs were feeling the growing weight of an eight-game losing streak as they — dare we say it — limped into a nonconference date Saturday against De La Salle.
“We’ve been playing some good games,” Kaefer said. “But this one? I think it really brings up our energy going ...
This was her day, and Batavia pitcher Payton Kaefer probably had one coming. So, too, did her team. There’s no doubt the Bulldogs were feeling the growing weight of an eight-game losing streak as they — dare we say it — limped into a nonconference date Saturday against De La Salle.
“We’ve been playing some good games,” Kaefer said. “But this one? I think it really brings up our energy going into the bulk of our conference schedule which really gets rolling next week.
“This was a good one to get us going. ” And the sophomore right-hander played a big role — both in the circle and in the batter’s box — as host Batavia snapped its skid with a 9-3 victory. Kaefer started and went five strong innings to earn the pitching win, allowing only two runs on six hits and a walk for the Bulldogs (3-11), who had started the season 2-3.