Softball Game Preview: Belgrade Panthers vs. Gallatin Raptors

By Team Reports May 2, 2025, 1:39am

Softball Preview: Belgrade Panthers vs. Gallatin Raptors

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Belgrade has gone 8-1 against Gallatin recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Raptors at 11:00 a.m. Belgrade is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.

While Belgrade's win against Russell wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers never let the Rustlers get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Saturday. The win was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won three matchups in a row.

The result came thanks to Olivia Mills's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Belgrade saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailee White, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, Gallatin faced Skyview in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Raptors walked away with a 13-9 victory over the Falcons. The Raptors haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Gallatin got a massive performance out of Madison Coleman, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kelly Coon, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Gallatin's victory bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Belgrade, their win bumped their record up to 10-4-1.

Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Saturday. Belgrade hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Gallatin struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.4 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.

Belgrade came up short against Gallatin in their previous matchup back in April, falling 11-7. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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