Verbena extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 7-14. They came up short against the Billingsley Bears, falling 14-7. The Red Devils were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 5-2.
As for Billingsley, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-16 record. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 19th (when they won 15-0).
For Billingsley's part, Kaliyah McCary made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. What's more, McCary posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addyson Raines, who went 3-for-5 with four runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Paisley Burns was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
As of now, neither Verbena nor Billingsley have any future games scheduled.
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