Friday just wasn't the day for Flathead's offense. They fell just short of the Butte Bulldogs by a score of 1-0 on Friday. The Braves have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
June Stickney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Flathead's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Butte, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Looking ahead, Flathead will square off against Big Sky at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Butte, they have already played their next matchup, a 12-5 loss against Glacier on the 25th.
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