If Billings was feeling good off their 13-3 takedown of Hollister last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Billings Wildcats took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Conway Bears on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Billings of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Isabella Laster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Kyla Essick made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Newell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Billings' defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Conway, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-12.
Billings will play host again on Monday to welcome Hurley, where first pitch is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. As for Conway, they will head out on the road to square off against Steelville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Steelville's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Conway's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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