Sadly, Bozeman is still looking for their first win of the season after six contests. Their rough 26-15 defeat to the Belgrade Panthers on Thursday might stick with them for a while. One positive for Bozeman, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Jacobi Coombs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 5-for-5 with a home run, five runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Hopkinson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Bozeman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Belgrade's side, Olivia Mills was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Mills has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Mills was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ava Lund was a standout: she went 5-for-6 with six RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Sitara Osler, who scored six runs while getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances.
Bozeman's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Belgrade, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Bozeman will head out on the road to square off against Billings Senior at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Billings Senior is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Belgrade, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gallatin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Belgrade will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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