Softball Recap: Libby Triumphs

The Libby Loggers beat the Beaverhead County Beavers 10-6 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Loggers.

Weslee MacDonald

Hits Against

05/01/26 @ Beaverhead County	2
04/11/26 @ Columbia Falls	2
03/31/26 vs Lincoln County	1
03/28/26 @ Frenchtown	2

Weslee MacDonald was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddi Willis, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Bently Houston was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Libby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.

Libby's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Beaverhead County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.

Coming up, Libby will venture away from home to take on Corvallis at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday. As for Beaverhead County, they will host Laurel at 2:45 p.m. on Friday. The Beavers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Locomotives have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.