Locomotives
| 05/01/26 @ Beaverhead County | 6 |
| 05/01/26 vs Ronan | 11 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lockwood | 10 |
| 04/25/26 vs Billings West | 4 |
| 04/22/26 @ Skyview | 12 |
| + 6 more games |
The Laurel Locomotives are taking a road trip to take on the Polson Pirates at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday. Laurel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Laurel easily dispatched Ronan on Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Locomotives fell just short of Beaverhead County by a score of 8-6 on Friday.
Claire Anderson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emerson Gunther made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Ava Styles also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Polson's offense. They lost 10-0 to Lockwood on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Pirates have suffered since May 24, 2025.
Laurel's record is now 7-4. As for Polson, their record now sits at 6-5.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Laurel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Polson struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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