The Antwerp Archers will challenge the Ottoville Big Green at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Wednesday, Antwerp didn't have quite enough to beat Paulding and fell 6-5. The Archers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elle Clem was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Clem wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Haydyn Lengacher, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Ottoville was not able to break out of their rough patch last Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Upper Scioto Valley, falling 19-2.
Antwerp's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Ottoville, their loss dropped their record down to 1-13.
Antwerp took their win against Ottoville in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-1 score. Will the Archers repeat their success, or do the Big Green have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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