In this episode of Keeping Score, Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Luke Schmit brings you inside the first-ever Crosstown baseball showdown between Flathead and Glacier, a back-and-forth battle that ended in a walk-off victory for the Braves.

Dillon Wink delivered the game-winning hit, capping a chaotic, momentum-filled matchup and sending Flathead to a historic win. Wink reflects on the moment at the plate and the pressure of delivering with the game on the line.

Eli Coopman breaks down the emotional swings of the game - from early deficits to late-game tension - and why this win could mark a turning point for the team. He also shares what it meant to be part of a rivalry moment that will stick with this group.

Hunter Fann discusses the team’s resilience after nearly letting a big lead slip away, and how this win resets expectations moving forward.

Head coach Richard Burland explains how mental preparation and composure played a key role in surviving the ups and downs, and why he believes this group has the potential to be dangerous as the season progresses.

Read the full recap of the game: Crosstown Baseball: Never a doubt | Daily Inter Lake

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