Bozeman can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They blew past the Hellgate Knights 23-12. Bozeman's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Jacobi Coombs, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Westphal, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run and four runs.
On Hellgate's side, Quinn Kirschenheiter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Donalynn Headswift, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Hellgate was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Bozeman made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-8. As for Hellgate, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Bozeman will head out on the road to square off against Butte at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bozeman has given up an average of 15.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Hellgate, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Russell at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hellgate is on an 11-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Russell a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
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