Bridgeport Middle Softball Falls to South in Pitching Debut
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on April 10, 2026
FROM BMS COACH BILLY ESTOK
The first softball game of a three-game homestand for Bridgeport Middle School started on Thursday evening with the Lady Braves hosting the South Stallions.
Aubree Owens, a sixth grader, was the starting pitcher for BMS. It was her first start in her middle school career.
South scored five times in the first inning. Three hits, two walks, and two BMS outfield errors contributed to the scoring.
In the top of the second, the Stallions added two more runs. Three walks, a stolen base, and another BMS outfield error led to the scoring. Samara Smith entered the game in relied of Owens with one out in the inning.
South scored three more times in the third inning and twice in the fourth inning to take a 12-0 lead.
While making good contact against South pitching, the Lady Braves were only able to scratch out two hits.
Owens took the pitching loss for the Lady Braves. Her season record is 0-1.
The Lady Braves return to action on Friday evening when they host the Lincoln Lady Wildcats. First pitch is set for 5:30 p.m.
