Great Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Belgrade Panthers by a score of 12-10. Great Falls was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Belgrade apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Ashley Boland and Mackenzie Noble did some serious damage despite the final result: Boland went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double, while Noble scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isabella Saunders, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Great Falls was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Belgrade only hit no.
On Belgrade's side, Olivia Mills made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Mills has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mills was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Carly Stephens was incredible, firing off three home runs while going 3-for-4. Tara Osler was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
Great Falls' loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Belgrade, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Great Falls will be playing at home against Billings Senior at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Belgrade, they will head out on the road to take on Skyview at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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