Beavers fall to Frenchtown 9-3 despite Barnes home run

The Beaverhead County Beavers couldn’t keep pace with Frenchtown on Friday, falling 9-3 after the Broncs used a strong middle innings push to take control.

Beaverhead County struck first in the top of the third inning when Tymber Barnes launched a two-run home run to center field, giving the Beavers an early 2-0 lead.

Frenchtown answered in the bottom half of the inning, tying the game on a groundout by Jezzy Palmer and an RBI single from Makenzie Brush. The Broncs then took the lead for good in the fourth, when Abbi Edwards delivered a sacrifice fly to make it 3-2.

The Beavers added another run in the sixth inning on a solo home run by Bridget Lovaas, but Frenchtown continued to build its lead behind disciplined at-bats and aggressive baserunning.

Dizzle Smith earned the win for the Broncs, allowing five hits and three runs over seven innings while striking out nine and walking three. Mya Creighton took the loss in relief for Beaverhead County. Barnes started in the circle, giving up five runs — just one earned — over five innings while striking out three.

At the plate, Barnes and Lovaas each collected two hits for the Beavers, with Barnes driving in two runs.

Frenchtown was led by Makenzie Brush with two RBIs, while Aspen Courtney added two hits and swiped two bases. As a team, the Broncs drew eight walks and stole four bases, helping fuel the offensive effort.

Beaverhead County will look to bounce back Saturday 04/18 at 1 PM when they host Stevensville.