MONTICELLO – On a clear evening under the lights, the We Care Bears jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, earning a 23-2 mercy-rule victory over Dutch’s Tavern in women’s league softball action.The Bears’ bats came alive immediately in the first inning. A string of hits, walks, and extra-base knocks fueled a massive offensive outburst as they raced to an 18-0 lead before Dutch’s Tavern was finally able to record the third out. Despite the early deficit, Dutch’s Tavern continued to battle and showed resilience throughout the contest.

Dutch’s Tavern was able to get on the scoreboard in the bottom of the second inning, loading the bases before a timely single drove in two runs to make it 19-2. 

We Care answered in the third with several more base hits, including multiple doubles, to extend their advantage to 23-2. Dutch’s Tavern threatened one final time in the bottom half, putting runners in scoring position, but the We Care’s defense closed the door to secure the mercy-rule win.While the Care Bears’ explosive offense powered the victory, Dutch’s Tavern continued to compete until the final out, highlighted by their second-inning rally and late scoring opportunity under the lights.