Weather‑Driven Schedule Changes
The Class AA state baseball tournament in Montana will conclude on Friday after a weather‑related postponement forced a reshuffle of the schedule.
Semifinal matchups are now set for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., giving teams a compact window to compete before the title game.
Unlike previous editions, there will be no consolation final; the two teams that win their consolation semifinals will simply share third place.
In the opening round, Kalispell Glacier cruised past Great Falls CMR, posting a 12‑1 victory that was completed in six innings.
Missoula Sentinel edged Bozeman in a dramatic finish, securing a 5‑4 walk‑off win in the bottom of the ninth.
Bozeman Gallatin entered its game against Butte with a lead, but lightning forced a delay, leaving the outcome pending.
The final quarterfinal between Billings West and Missoula Big Sky is expected to spill past midnight, adding to the tournament’s compressed timeline.