Battle Mountain came out on top against Middle Park on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fifth inning. The Huskies beat the Panthers by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 14-4. The win continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.
Celia Nowakowski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Nowakowski was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024.
Addison Smith
| 08/19/25 vs Middle Park | 3 |
| 09/14/24 vs Centaurus | 2 |
| 09/07/24 vs Englewood | 2 |
| 10/12/24 @ Centaurus | 1 |
| 10/07/24 @ Meeker | 1 |
In other batting news, Addison Smith was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Lola Behlendorf was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Battle Mountain always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .719. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Middle Park only posted an OBP of .375.
Battle Mountain's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Middle Park, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Battle Mountain wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 16-0 defeat against Rifle on the 21st. As for Middle Park, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Resurrection Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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