Billings waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Spokane Owls and snuck past 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Billings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Isabella Laster made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Laster has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Laster was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyla Essick, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
On Spokane's side, Macie Gimlen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Billings pushed their record up to 7-9 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Spokane, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-19.
Billings will head out on the road to square off against Purdy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Purdy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Billings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Spokane, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Verona at 5:00 p.m. Spokane is facing Verona at the right time seeing as Verona is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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