Hurley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-6 walloping at the hands of the Billings Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that Hurley has lost by exactly ten runs.
For Billings' part, Isabella Laster made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Laster has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Laster was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Brooke Collison was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Bailey Newell was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Hurley's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Billings, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
While Hurley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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