Softball Preview: Skyview Falcons vs. Bozeman Hawks
Skyview is 8-2 against Bozeman since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Skyview Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Bozeman Hawks at 11:00 a.m. Skyview is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Skyview is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Montana's top teams: Gallatin, who was ranked ninth in their home state at the time (Skyview was ranked 13th). Skyview lost 26-11 to Gallatin on Thursday.
Lexi Johnston and Tailer Senn stepped up to the plate in a big way. Johnston went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, while Senn scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Rielee Senn, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Skyview was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Bozeman lost 18-2 to Billings West on Thursday. Bozeman has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Skyview's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Bozeman, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Everything went Skyview's way against Bozeman when the teams last played back in April as Skyview made off with a 19-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Skyview since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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