Hellgate is 0-10 against Glacier since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The Knights will host the Wolfpack at 3:00 p.m. Hellgate has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hellgate is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Butte, falling 11-4.
Shannon Kane made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Glacier got themselves on the board against Capital on Saturday, but Capital never followed suit. They blew past the Bruins 17-0. Considering the Wolfpack have won eight games by more than nine runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Gibbons made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Nakiah Persinger was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Taylor Vivian was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Glacier always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Glacier has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Hellgate, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Hellgate might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Glacier in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Knights 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.
