Montpelier's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Fairview Apaches. This was payback for Montpelier, who suffered a 10-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Madelyn Hopper was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Hopper has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hopper was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelsie Bumb, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Lyla Mahan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Montpelier now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Fairview, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montpelier will take on Stryker at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Stryker hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Fairview, they will be playing at home against Antwerp at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fairview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Antwerp's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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