Butte Central Catholic was the 13-8 winner over Corvallis when they last played one another on Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Maroons fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 12-10 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Maroons have suffered since March 29, 2025.
Blake Smith made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kenzie McQueary, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Butte Central Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Corvallis, they moved to 4-6 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Butte Central Catholic will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Beaverhead County at 3:00 p.m. on the 19th. The Maroons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Beavers have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Corvallis, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hamilton at 4:00 p.m. The Broncs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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