Flathead is 0-10 against Glacier since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Braves/Bravettes will look to defend their home field against the Wolfpack at 5:00 p.m. Flathead has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Flathead is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They lost 15-4 to Butte.
Flathead saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danica Hennell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Glacier entered their tilt with Polson on Tuesday with seven consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with eight. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Pirates. Considering the Wolfpack have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Warriner made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Nakiah Persinger was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cazz Rankosky, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Glacier kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive contests.
Glacier pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Flathead, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Flathead hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1.1 home runs per game. However, it's not like Glacier struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.9 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Flathead might still be hurting after the 15-1 loss they got from Glacier when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Braves/Bravettes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
