Hellgate is 1-9 against Flathead since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Knights will take on the Braves/Bravettes at 5:00 p.m. Hellgate has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hellgate is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 11-1 to Glacier.
Shannon Kane was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Meanwhile, Flathead had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out Sentinel 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Braves/Bravettes have posted since May 14, 2024.
Macey McIlhargey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Nyman, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Flathead's record is now 3-16. As for Hellgate, their loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
Hellgate came up short against Flathead in their previous meeting back in April, falling 10-6. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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