Hellgate hasn't had much luck against Sentinel recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Knights will host the Spartans at 3:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Hellgate fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Flathead on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Braves/Bravettes by a score of 5-4. The Knights' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row.
Avery King
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Avery King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Nat Blaney made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Moe, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Sentinel faced Glacier in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Spartans fell 14-11 to the Wolfpack. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hailey Papp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Goldbar, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Sentinel now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Hellgate, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-14.
Hellgate might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Sentinel when the teams last played back in April. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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