On Tuesday, Belgrade faced Hellgate in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Belgrade Panthers were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over the Hellgate Knights. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Belgrade has managed all season.
Ella Seaman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Seaman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Seaman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, Teagan Bowler and Sitara Osler did most of the damage at the plate: Bowler scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Osler scored four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Brooklyn Ragland was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Belgrade's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. As for Hellgate, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belgrade will take on Russell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hellgate, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Butte, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m.
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