Hurley hadn't done well against Billings recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Tigers walked away with a 10-7 win over the Wildcats. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 16-6 victory the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Addy Maxwell
| 04/25/25 vs Billings | 9 |
| 04/24/25 vs Blue Eye | 5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Bradleyville | 9 |
| 04/15/25 vs Purdy | 6 |
| 04/10/25 vs Southwest | 9 |
| + 4 more games |
Addy Maxwell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Dacia Grubbs was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Cali Frogley was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Hurley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Hurley pushed their record up to 7-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Billings, they moved to 4-7 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Hurley will host Pleasant Hope at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Billings, they will head out to challenge Galena at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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