Helena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Flathead Braves/Bravettes by a score of 5-3. Helena was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Flathead apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Keira Campbell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Katryn Seliskar, who went 3-for-4 with a double.
On Flathead's side, Macey McIlhargey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
At the plate, Flathead's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kinsey Lake, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Helena's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Flathead, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Helena will be playing at home against Hellgate at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Hellgate is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Helena will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Flathead, they will challenge Great Falls at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Great Falls has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.2 runs per game on average), something Flathead will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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