Germantown hadn't beaten Rensselaer on the road since May 6, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Clippers were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Rams. That looming 17-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Clippers yet this season.
Emma Schmidt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Maddy Dodge
| 05/14/25 @ Rensselaer | 2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Cairo-Durham | 1 |
| 05/01/25 @ Maple Hill | 1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Watervliet | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Coxsackie-Athens | 1 |
In other batting news, Maddy Dodge was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Shumway, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Germantown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Germantown's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8. As for Rensselaer, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Germantown will face off against Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Clippers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. Rensselaer has already played their next contest (against Coxsackie-Athens), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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