Dux Softball jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning before giving up 7 by the third inning. Despite the 4-run deficit, the Dux almost came all the way back, eventually falling 8-7 in international tie breaker to Allendale on Saturday. 

Emily Brands took the loss for the Dux. She surrendered seven runs on 11 hits over six innings, striking out four and walking three. Brands looked good in her fourth start of the season and improving to 2-2. 

Dux offense racked up eight hits in the game. Elexia Fuentes, Lily Brower, and Brands each managed two hits to lead the Dux. Carly Sleeman and Alexa Brott each contributed a hit as well.

Dux Defense continued playing strong despite committing two erros. They turned two double plays including a nice play by Addison Verplank making a grab in Left Field and making a good throw to catch the runner off second base. "She showed great awareness to the situation and didn't hesitate to make the play". Lily Brower at shortstop took a ground ball and made the other double play in the fifth to shutdown a potential rally for Allendale throwing to first baseman Jordyn Smeyers. 

Dux record goes to 5-2 overall with the loss.