After four games on the road, Helena is heading back home. They will take on the Glacier Wolfpack at 12:00 p.m. in their first game on Saturday. The last three games Helena has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Helena had to settle for a 9-7 defeat against Sentinel.
Katryn Seliskar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Charlie Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Glacier narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Sentinel 5-4.
Ella Farrell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Farrell has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Farrell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Farrell wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cazz Rankosky, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Helena now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Glacier, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart in their first game on Saturday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Helena has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Glacier struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Helena might still be hurting after the 19-7 loss they got from Glacier when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Helena avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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