Creighton Homers Early, But Frenchtown Pulls Away from Beavers

The Beaverhead County Lady Beavers struck first Friday, but a big third inning from Frenchtown proved to be the difference as the Broncs pulled away for the win.

Mya Creighton gave the Lady Beavers an early spark in the bottom of the first, blasting a solo home run to left field to put Beaverhead County on top.

Frenchtown answered in the top of the third, stringing together hits and capitalizing on opportunities to take control of the game. Aspen Courtney and Jezzy Palmer each singled to get things started, while Brooklyn Smith and Sophie Lebsock drove in runs on groundouts. Makenzie Brush added an RBI single, and a Beaverhead County error allowed another run to cross as the Broncs surged ahead.

Dizzle Smith earned the win for Frenchtown, going the distance in the circle. Smith allowed five hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings while striking out 10 and walking two.

Tymber Barnes took the loss for the Lady Beavers, surrendering six runs (four earned) on seven hits over three innings, striking out four. Creighton came on in relief and pitched four solid innings, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out two.

At the plate, Creighton led Beaverhead County, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Reese Jensen also drove in a run.

Frenchtown tallied 11 hits in the game, with Aspen Courtney, Delanie Magnuson, and Jezzy Palmer each recording two hits. The Broncs were aggressive on the base paths, swiping nine bases, with Magnuson and Miley Lieshman each recording multiple steals.

Beaverhead County will look to bounce back in their next outing.