Softball Recap: Tuesday's Victory Is Clever's 14th in Last 17 Outings

Blue Jays

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Reeds Spring	22
04/26/25 vs Spokane	19
03/22/25 vs Forsyth	18
04/09/25 @ Spokane	15
04/08/25 vs Hollister	15

Clever got themselves on the board against Billings on Tuesday, but Billings never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Blue Jays, who have now won 15 games by six runs or more so far this season.

Ava Mittag was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Izabel Hudak, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Katelynn Butts, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Clever has been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Billings, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.

Looking ahead, Clever will head out on the road to challenge Forsyth at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Billings, they will take on Greenfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Billings will need to watch out since Greenfield has now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.