Burley had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 7-9 to make it four. They fell just short of the Preston Indians by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bobcats have suffered since May 16, 2025.
Taylin Beck made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Mahri Robins was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Preston, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.75 runs across that stretch.
On Preston's side, Ellie Keller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Keller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Averie Madsen, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Sasha Haslam, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Burley will be playing in front of their home fans against Canyon Ridge at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Riverhawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.36 runs per game on average), something the Bobcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Preston, they will take on Snake River at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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