Hellgate is 0-10 against Glacier since May of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Knights will head out on the road to take on the Wolfpack at 11:00 a.m. Hellgate has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hellgate fell victim to Flathead and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Braves, falling 11-0.
Meanwhile, Glacier had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.1 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. They beat the Spartans by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 8-3.
Ava Grady was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taelor Holt, who went 3-for-4 with three runs. Joslyn Crofts also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Glacier hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sentinel struck out seven times.
Hellgate's loss dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Glacier, their record now sits at 16-3.
Hellgate might still be hurting after the 17-4 defeat they got from Glacier in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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