MISSOULA — The Montana softball group noticed its season come to an finish with a 6-2 loss to Northern Colorado Thursday afternoon in a loser-out sport on the Massive Sky Convention event in Ogden, Utah.
The Grizzlies went 1-2 on the occasion. After beginning sturdy with an extra-inning upset win over Portland State Wednesday afternoon, they have been blown out by Sacramento State that night time, 12-4. That left them in a do-or-die scenario in opposition to the Bears.
Montana (20-27) noticed Northern Colorado a two-run lead within the first inning and by no means recovered. Beginning sophomore pitcher Allie Brock was lifted after permitting six earned runs on seven hits in 4 innings of obligation.
The Grizzlies lower their deficit to 4-1 with a Kylie Becker run within the fourth body, however the Bears answered with two within the fifth. Presley Jantzi led Montana on the plate, going 3 for 4.
In Wednesday night time’s undefeated semifinal, the Grizzlies did not go the space in opposition to the second-seed Hornets, bowing out by advantage of the run rule within the sixth.
Brock, who threw 4 scoreless innings in reduction in opposition to Portland State, allowed seven runs, all earned, on six hits and 5 walks whereas placing out two in 4 2/3 innings in opposition to the Hornets. Dana Butterfield gave up 5 runs, all earned, on 4 hits with one stroll in comparison with two strikeouts in a single inning.
The Hornets scored the ultimate eight runs of the sport, three within the fifth and 5 within the sixth, to interrupt a 4-4 tie. Carley Morfey obliterated the ball by going 3 for 3 with a house run, seven RBIs and two runs scored. Lewa Day additionally homered, amassing two RBIs.
Sacramento State’s Marissa Bertuccio, the Massive Sky pitcher of the 12 months, held the Griz to at least one hit over the ultimate three innings. She completed with 10 hits allowed and one stroll in six innings whereas placing out three. Solely three of the 4 runs she allowed have been earned.