Skyview dropped their record down to 6-8 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell 13-9 to the Gallatin Raptors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raptors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-0 on Wednesday.
Lexi Johnston made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ruby Sheridan, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
As for Gallatin, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On Gallatin's side, Madison Coleman was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelly Coon, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Skyview will square off against Billings Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gallatin, they will challenge Belgrade at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Raptors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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