Jayla Huft gets a hit for the Eagles against Miles City. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)
Senior Amaiya Kirn is honored by Sidney's softball program prior to the Eagles' home game on Friday, April 26. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)
The Sidney Eagles split two home softball games during action last week.
The Eagles knocked off Watford City, 18-3, in non-conference play on Thursday, April 25.
Adessa Saitta, a freshman, was the game's winning pitcher.
Sidney then fell to Miles City, 18-12, in conference action on Friday, April 26.
After Miles City gained a 4-0 lead in the top of the first, the Eagles responded with five runs in the bottom of the frame. Hits by Amaiya Kirn, Jayla Huft and Aiyana Kirn highlighted the inning.
The Eagles held on for a 9-8 lead at the end of the second inning. Keira Rains scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the second.
A two-run homer in the fourth and a three-run homer in the fifth put Miles City ahead by a 15-10 margin.
A double by Amiya Steinbeisser brought in a run to cut the gap to 15-12 in the bottom of the fifth.
The Cowgirls added three runs in the top of the seventh for an 18-12 advantage.
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