Tag Archives: Jenny Esparza

Walk-up songs used for varying reasons

Senior Butler softball player Devin Dearing waited at the plate during the eighth inning of Sunday’s second game of a doubleheader against Fordham. “Hit Me Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears rang through the stadium speakers as pinch runner Devin Brierly jogged to second base. On the first pitch of the at-bat, Dearing hit

Records broken in softball’s opening weekend

The Butler softball team lost 11-2 at Ball State (24-11) yesterday. Junior infielder Krista Hakola went 2-for-2 at the plate and drove in a run for the Bulldogs. Butler split a two-game series against Atlantic 10 foe George Washington last weekend. In the first game, the two teams were deadlocked until the seventh inning when

Looking ahead: Teams face additions, subtractions

As the spring sports season begins to wind down, many teams are already beginning to prepare for their next season. The football team had its annual blue and white scrimmage, the men’s soccer team had its spring exhibition matches, and five teams have announced additions to their rosters for next year. Let’s take a look

Softball: Team splits games at Morehead State

The Butler softball team traveled to Morehead State yesterday and won one of two games. The Bulldogs (14-23, 5-4) tallied double-digit runs for the first time this season in an 11-5 victory over the Eagles (11-23). Trailing 5-4 entering the seventh inning, Butler went on the offensive and scored seven runs against Morehead State’s bullpen.

Softball: Esparza records 3 victories in 4 games

The Butler softball team was one inning away from sweeping its three-game homestand against Loyola of Chicago last weekend. The Bulldogs (9-21, 3-3) were unable to accomplish the feat, though, and finished the weekend with two victories. In the first game against the Ramblers (10-14, 3-3), junior pitcher Jenny Esparza made her first start at

Softball: Trip to Evansville results in two victories

The Butler softball team grabbed two wins in a four-game series against three teams in Evansville last weekend. The Bulldogs (2-4) took control early in their final game of the weekend, defeating host Evansville 3-2. Butler tallied two runs in the first inning and added another in the third inning to capture the victory. Junior

Softball: Returning players expected to lead way

After coming close to making history last season, the Butler softball team is looking to bounce back and make its first appearance in the NCAA tournament this season. The team lost only three players to graduation last season and returns an impressive lineup that includes junior Jenny Esparza, the defending Horizon League Pitcher of the

Making history: Softball victorious in 16-inning rubber match vs. Vikings

The Bulldogs outlasted Cleveland State in 16 innings Sunday to win the longest game in Butler softball history. Click the tabs for coverage. [tab:Story] Story by Lance Rinker The Bulldogs outlasted Cleveland State in 16 innings Sunday to win the longest game in Butler softball history. The win marked Butler’s second over the Vikings (19-14,

Top