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<p>Bluffton softball jumped out to an early seven-run lead and held on for an 8-5 home win Wednesday over Beaufort High.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The Bobcats got the offense rolling quickly, scoring a pair of first-inning runs on singles from Alyssa Rose and Katie Ryan before extending the advantage to 6-0 in the second and 7-0 an inning later on the strength of two RBI hits from Parker Ray.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Beaufort High got on the scoreboard in the fourth inning via a passed ball, and the Bobcats restored the seven-run advantage with another tally in the fifth. The Eagles didn’t quit, scoring two runs each in the sixth and seventh innings.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Karley Rouse and Nia Holmes drove in a run each to cut it to three in the final inning and bring the tying run to the plate, but Bluffton held off the comeback bid.</p>
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<p>Ray paced the Bobcat offense from the leadoff spot, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs while earning the win on the mound and striking out seven batters. Ryan put together a strong day, finishing 2-for-3 while driving in a run. Rouse led the Eagles in a valiant comeback attempt with a 2-for-3 performance and a trio of RBIs.</p>
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<p>Beaufort High (6-13, 2-8) finishes the season Thursday at John Paul II. <br><br><em>Above: Beaufort’s right fielder, Leela Hildenbrand, sprints to the ball during the top of the fifth inning. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>
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