Softball Recap: Billingsley's Win Ends Eight-Game Losing Streak at Home

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Previous 5 Games

04/04/25 - Home	9-8 W
02/27/25 - Away	7-10 L
04/16/24 - Away	3-8 L
02/29/24 - Home	12-17 L
02/24/24 - Neutral	10-15 L

Billingsley hadn't done well against Isabella recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bears came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 9-8 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was a revenge game for the Bears: when they faced off against the Mustangs back in February, they had to take a 10-7 defeat.

Kaliyah McCary made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off 12 hits. McCary was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one RBI.

In other batting news, Sadie Primm and Harmony Arnold did most of the damage at the plate: Primm scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Arnold went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. What's more, Primm posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Addyson Raines, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.

Billingsley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Billingsley's victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Isabella, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Billingsley will host Autauga Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Isabella, they will take on Maplesville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Red Devils will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.