Skyview extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-10 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Belgrade Panthers. The loss was just more heartbreak for the Falcons who fell 3-1 when the teams previously met back in May of 2024.
Brooklyn Arce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Ruby Sheridan stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kenna Pfeifle, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Belgrade, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games.
On Belgrade's side, Olivia Mills made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Mills has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylee Feight, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Brooke Stump also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Skyview wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 9-6 defeat against Russell on the 10th. As for Belgrade, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-1 win against Great Falls on the 10th.
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