Billings extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-10 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Clever Blue Jays. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Wildcats haven't been shut out since back in April.
As for Clever, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games.
For Clever's part, Ava Mittag made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Mittag has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Izabel Hudak was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Katelynn Butts was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Billings will welcome Greenfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Greenfield will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Billings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clever, they will head out to face off against Forsyth at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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