Flathead is on an eight-game streak of home losses, and Hellgate an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Flathead Braves/Bravettes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hellgate Knights at 5:00 p.m. Hellgate took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Flathead, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Flathead turned things around against Sentinel on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves/Bravettes have posted since May 14, 2024.
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Macey McIlhargey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Olivia Nyman was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Glacier hit Hellgate with a nine-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights came up short against the Wolfpack, falling 11-1.
Shannon Kane was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Flathead's win bumped their record up to 3-16. As for Hellgate, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Flathead beat Hellgate 10-6 in their previous meeting back in April. Do the Braves/Bravettes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Knights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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