If Skyview was riding high off their 19-3 takedown of Bozeman last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Skyview Falcons fell just short of the Belgrade Panthers by a score of 7-6 on Thursday. Skyview has struggled against Belgrade recently, as their match on Thursday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Lily Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Kelsey Hjelm made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Rielee Senn was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double.
On Belgrade's side, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Ragland, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Skyview's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-2. As for Belgrade, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Skyview will head out on the road to face off against Billings Senior at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last four games Billings Senior has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Belgrade, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Billings West at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Belgrade will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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