Antwerp scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They came out on top against the Van Wert Cougars by a score of 9-4. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Elle Clem made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Clem has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Clem was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caydence Shull, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Caroline Rohrs, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Antwerp now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Van Wert, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Antwerp will take on Hicksville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hicksville will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Antwerp surely won't give up without a fight. As for Van Wert, they will be playing at home against Defiance at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Defiance's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Van Wert's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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