Softball Recap: Billingsley Gets the Win

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Previous Games

03/18/25 - Away	13-12 W
04/27/24 - Away	2-12 L
04/26/24 - Neutral	4-13 L
04/09/24 - Home	0-13 L
03/14/24 - Away	2-7 L
+ 5 more games

Billingsley took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Verbena, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Billingsley Bears won by a run and slipped past the Verbena Red Devils 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bears have posted against the Red Devils since April 22, 2023.

Billingsley let Claire Seamon and Jakayla Harris run wild. Seamon scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Harris scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Primm, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Billingsley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

With the win, Billingsley broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Verbena, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Billingsley will head out to square off against Maplesville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Verbena, they will venture away from home to face off against Jemison at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.