On Tuesday, Hellgate faced Belgrade in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Hellgate Knights lost 19-1 to the Belgrade Panthers. Hellgate just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Belgrade's part, Ella Seaman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Seaman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Seaman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, Belgrade let Teagan Bowler and Sitara Osler loose on the outfield. Bowler scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Osler scored four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Ragland, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Hellgate's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Belgrade, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hellgate will stay at home for another game and welcome Butte at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Belgrade will take on Russell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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