Softball Recap: Polson Pirates vs. Glacier Wolfpack
Polson dropped their record down to 6-2-1 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 15-5 to the Glacier Wolfpack. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Emma Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Jaja Nichols also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
As for Glacier, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Glacier's side, Olivia Warriner was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Warriner has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Nakiah Persinger was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Cazz Rankosky was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, Polson will face off against Ronan at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Glacier, they will square off against Flathead at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Braves/Bravettes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.47 runs per game on average), something the Wolfpack will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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