Flathead hasn't had much luck against Capital recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Braves/Bravettes are taking a road trip to square off against the Bruins at 12:00 p.m. Flathead has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Flathead is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They lost 19-2 to Glacier.
Flathead saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Brandt, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Capital came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 victory over the Rustlers.
The result came thanks to Calyse Hendrix's shutout, as she gave up just six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Flathead's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Capital, their win bumped their record up to 6-9.
Flathead suffered a grim 19-9 defeat to Capital in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Braves/Bravettes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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