Belgrade came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Great Falls Bison out 12-10. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Olivia Mills made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Mills has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mills was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Carly Stephens was incredible, firing off three home runs while going 3-for-4. Tara Osler was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
On Great Falls' side, Ashley Boland and Mackenzie Noble stepped up to the plate in a big way. Boland went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double, while Noble scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Saunders, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Great Falls was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Belgrade only hit no.
Belgrade's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Great Falls, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Belgrade will head out on the road to challenge Skyview at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Great Falls, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Billings Senior at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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