Turtle Mountain is 1-7 against Williston since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Braves will look to defend their home field against the Coyotes at 4:30 p.m. Turtle Mountain has given up an average of 20.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Turtle Mountain is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They came up short against Mandan, falling 11-0.
Turtle Mountain saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tiana Davis, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. Those stolen bases were Davis' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Williston waltzed into their game on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Patriots get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory. Considering the Coyotes have won 11 contests by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mekiah Klumker was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had over her last six matches. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyah Stundal, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kali Larsen, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Williston's win bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Turtle Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Turtle Mountain's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Braves have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Williston, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Turtle Mountain continue to outrun the ball?
Turtle Mountain might still be hurting after the 25-0 loss they got from Williston in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
