On Thursday, Flathead faced Glacier in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Flathead Braves/Bravettes' rough 9-2 defeat to the Glacier Wolfpack might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Flathead of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Kaidyn Lake made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Glacier's side, Ella Farrell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Farrell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Emma Cooke was incredible, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Zoey Allen was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Flathead now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Glacier, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
Flathead will be playing in front of their home fans against Columbia Falls at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Flathead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Glacier, they will head out on the road to challenge Butte at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Glacier's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Butte's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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