Softball Recap: Holgate Tigers vs. Montpelier Locomotives
Holgate fell victim to Montpelier and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 22-0 to the Montpelier Locomotives. Holgate was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Montpelier apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Montpelier's part, Madelyn Hopper and Neriah Thorp made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Hopper struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Thorp tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hopper has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hopper went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Thorp scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kelsie Bumb was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Lyla Mahan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Holgate has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Montpelier, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-7.
Holgate does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Montpelier, they will head out on the road to take on Hilltop at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hilltop is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins at home, so Montpelier will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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