After a string of three wins, Gallatin's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Billings West Golden Bears by a score of 19-18. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Gallatin in their matchups with Billings West: they've now lost seven in a row.
Gallatin got a massive performance out of Adyson Ryles, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Shayla Clark, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and six RBI.
On Billings West's side, Tatum Bush was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off two hits. Bush has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bush was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Lileigh Nieto was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-5. Halle Sawicki was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gallatin fell to 3-1. As for Billings West, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gallatin will take on Great Falls at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Gallatin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.8 runs per game this season. As for Billings West, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Billings Senior at 3:00 p.m. Billings West is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.2 runs per game this season.
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