The Sentinel Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Glacier Wolfpack at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Sentinel is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Montana's top teams: Flathead, who was ranked 17th in their home state at the time (Sentinel was ranked 12th). Sentinel came out on top in a nail-biter against Flathead on Tuesday and snuck past 8-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for Sentinel as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Makenna Thorson and Brooklyn Wright did most of the damage at the plate: Thorson went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Wright scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Kennedy Dypwick was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Glacier came tearing into Tuesday's contest with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eagles 5-4.
Ella Farrell spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Kenadie Goudette was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Paishance Haller, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sentinel's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7. As for Glacier, they pushed their record up to 12-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Sentinel has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Glacier struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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