Montana softball team struggles early, falls to 0-8 with loss to CSU Bakersfield

The Montana softball staff made historical past Saturday afternoon — and never in a great way.

For the primary time within the eight-year historical past of this system, the Grizzlies made it eight losses in a row to start out the season. Setback No. 8 got here by the hands of CSU Bakersfield, 7-3, within the UNLV Desert Traditional in Las Vegas.

Montana was slated to play once more Saturday night time towards the host Runnin’ Rebels. The Grizzlies will then play Hawaii on Sunday morning in Vegas earlier than flying again to Missoula.

The Grizzlies did present some combat late of their afternoon recreation. Trailing 6-0, they scored three runs within the sixth body. Sophomore Hannah Jablonski smacked a two-run house run to left subject and junior Kelly Sweyer scored on a fielder’s alternative after reaching with a stroll.

Grace Haegele took the loss, permitting six runs on 5 hits in 3 2/3 innings of responsibility. Solely two of these runs had been earned. Maggie Joseph got here on in reduction and allowed one run on 4 hits in three-plus innings.

CSU Bakersfield improved to 2-7.