(Editor’s note: release from Garden City Little League)
MISSOULA — In a double-header Monday night in Missoula, the Garden City Little League All-Star softball team clinched the state tournament championship beating the BABS All-Star Team of Billings 7 – 3 in game one and 8 – 1 in the final.
12-year-old Isalei Bates led the team on the mound with 9 strike-outs and allowing only one hit in the championship game. Makenna Thorson (2nd) led a third inning rally in the first game, driving in one run with a triple that bounced to the fence which was followed by a series of hits from Bates (pitcher), Parker Robinson (right field), Gianna Janacaro (catcher) and a line-drive double from Quinn Hodge (1st). Strong hitting from Missoula was led by short stop Irene Griswold who went 3 for 5 at the plate over both games.
The Missoula All-Star team will now head to San Bernardino, California to represent the state of Montana in the Little League World Series West Regionals. Their first game is scheduled for 5PM MDT on Saturday July 20, 2019 against Arizona. More information is available here.
The Montana All-Star softball team is now seeking support from the community as they represent the state on the national stage.
Donations are tax deductible as the Garden City Softball Little League is covered under Little League Baseball, Inc.’s 501 (c) 3 status and is covered under Little League’s Federal Group Tax Exemption Number 81-454943635.
Checks can be made payable to Garden City Softball Little League or GCSLL and please write “11/12 All Stars” in the memo line.
Mail checks to:
Garden City Softball Little League
PO Box 1204
Missoula, MT 59806-1204
A GoFundMe account has also been set up for the team. More information here [gofundme.com].
The team consists of 11 and 12-year-old softball players from the Missoula area who will compete in the Majors All-Star division.
2019 Montana Little League All-Stars Roster
Isa Bates (pitcher)
Gianna Janacaro (catcher)
Quinn Hodge (1st base)
Makenna Thorson (2nd base)
Sophie Olson (2nd base, outfield)
Irene Griswold (short stop)
Brooke Schaffer (3rd base, 1st base, catcher)
Parker Robinson (outfield, pitcher)
Lyla Gergen (outfield, pitcher)
Kai Gillis (outfield)
Addy Nault (center field)
Ahli Proschet (outfield)
Ella Fenton (outfield)
Delaney Thorson (outfield)
Manager: Joe Hodge
Coaches: Cody Thorson, Kathy Weber-Bates
