The Montpelier Locomotives will head out to take on the Liberty Center Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Montpelier is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
Montpelier's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They came out on top against Hilltop by a score of 4-0.
Madelyn Hopper
| 04/24/25 vs Hilltop | 11 |
| 04/22/25 vs Gorham Fayette | 9 |
| 04/17/25 @ Edon | 14 |
| 04/16/25 @ Hilltop | 11 |
| 04/15/25 @ Stryker | 8 |
| + 7 more games |
The result came thanks to Madelyn Hopper's shutout, as she gave up just six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kelsie Bumb was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 22 runs the game before, Liberty Center was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They came up short against Bryan, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Montpelier's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Liberty Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Montpelier has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Liberty Center struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Montpelier might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Liberty Center when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Locomotives avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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