Softball Recap: Hellgate Takes a Loss

Hellgate extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Russell Rustlers, falling 15-1. The contest marked the Knights' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Hellgate saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nat Blaney, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one double. That double was Blaney's first of the season.

As for Russell, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the game before.

On Russell's side, Emma Griffin made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Griffin posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, Emma McGraw was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Signe Hanson was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI.

Hellgate wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 5-2 defeat against Gallatin on the 18th. As for Russell, they will face off against Capital at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.