Softball Recap: Sparta's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

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Previous 5 Games

04/07/25 - Home	12-8 W
04/01/24 - Away	12-4 W
04/03/23 - Home	18-3 W
04/26/22 - Away	20-0 W
04/05/21 - Home	15-0 W

Sparta came into Monday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Billings Wildcats by a score of 12-8 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Addie Humble made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off 12 hits. Humble was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double.

In other batting news, Layne Forgey and Claire Rains did most of the damage at the plate: Forgey went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Rains got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs Rains has posted since back in April of 2024. Sydney Willis was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Sparta's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Billings, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sparta will host Blue Eye at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Billings, they will be playing at home against Crane at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.