For the first time this season, Park will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the East Helena Vigilantes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Park has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Park fell victim to Billings Central Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Rams, falling 16-0. The Rangers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Park saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenna Benzel, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, East Helena got the win against Hardin on Thursday by a conclusive 17-6.
Emily Dearing made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Dearing was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, East Helena got a massive performance out of Keeley Hamilton, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ashtyn Ridgeway was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Park now has a losing record of 1-2-1. As for East Helena, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
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