Softball Recap: Antwerp Comes Up Short

Antwerp had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 7-9 to make it six. They fell 6-1 to the Montpelier Locomotives. The Archers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Locomotives from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.

Antwerp saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elle Clem, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was Clem's first of the season.

As for Montpelier, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games.

On Montpelier's side, Madelyn Hopper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. Hopper has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Zoe Uribes was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lyla Mahan, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Antwerp will venture away from home to face off against Ayersville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pilots will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Archers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Montpelier, they are taking a road trip to challenge Holgate at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.8 runs per game on average), something the Locomotives will no doubt try to take advantage of.