On Saturday, Flathead faced Capital in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Flathead Braves/Bravettes fell 6-1 to the Capital Bruins. Flathead's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Kaidyn Lake made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Capital's side, Kathryn Emmert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Emmert has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Riley Chandler was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Kate Drynan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Flathead's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Capital, their victory bumped their record up to 11-4.
Flathead didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-1 defeat vs. Helena on the 4th. As for Capital, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Butte at 3:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Capital's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Butte has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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