Softball Recap: Antwerp Takes a Loss

Antwerp had lost seven straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 8-11 to make it eight. They came up short against the Hilltop Cadets, falling 6-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Archers have suffered since March 29th.

Antwerp saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elle Clem, who went 1-for-3 with one double.

As for Hilltop, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. Considering they have won 15 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

On Hilltop's side, not much got past Giada Rising, who gave up just four hits to keep Antwerp off the board.

On the hitting side, Hilltop let Kelsy Connolly and Brooklyn Kuszmaul run wild. Connolly went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Kuszmaul went 2-for-3 with one home run. That's the most hits Kuszmaul has posted since back in April. Sophie Graham was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Antwerp will welcome Paulding at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hilltop, they will host Pettisville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.