Montana overwhelmed MSU Billings with 32 runs to sweep Saturday’s doubleheader, winning 14-3 and 18-8. The offense supplied home runs and big innings, while coach Stef Ewing said defensive and baserunning mistakes remain areas to fix.

By the Numbers
  • Montana scored 32 runs and batted .478 across the two games.
  • The Grizzlies hit six home runs; Carah Sweet struck out 11 in Game 1.
  • Through six fall games, Montana is batting .475 with an .825 slugging percentage.
Yes, But

Montana’s offense covered up missed defensive plays and baserunning errors, including several outs on the bases. Ewing said the team needs to improve in both areas to become a high-level team.

State of Play
  • The Grizzlies came from behind in both games, answering MSU Billings’ early runs with sustained scoring.
  • Montana scored in all but three of its 13 innings at bat.
  • The pitchers worked through early challenges, with Sweet and freshman Makenna Burton each going five innings.
What’s Next

Montana hosts Carroll for a doubleheader Sunday at noon, its final games of the fall. Ewing says the team still has work to do despite the offensive success.

Bottom Line

The Grizzlies showed they can overwhelm opponents at the plate—but turning that firepower into a more complete performance will depend on tightening defense and baserunning.