Big Sky put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their undefeated season alive. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Glacier Wolfpack. This was payback for Big Sky, who suffered a 7-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Big Sky got a great performance from Briella Wilson as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Delaney Laird, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Grace Hood, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Glacier's side, Ella Farrell spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
Big Sky pushed their record up to 4-0-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.6 runs per game. As for Glacier, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Big Sky will head out on the road to take on Flathead at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Big Sky's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Flathead's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Glacier, they will be playing at home against Sentinel at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Sentinel has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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