Montpelier came out on top against Holgate on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Locomotives blew past the Tigers 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Locomotives, who have now won seven matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Madelyn Hopper
| 04/29/25 @ Holgate | 17 |
| 04/28/25 vs Antwerp | 17 |
| 04/26/25 vs Delta | 12 |
| 04/24/25 vs Hilltop | 11 |
| 04/22/25 vs Gorham Fayette | 9 |
| + 10 more games |
Madelyn Hopper was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lyla Mahan, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Maggie Jacob was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Montpelier was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Montpelier has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Holgate, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Montpelier will take on rival North Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Holgate is set to challenge their familiar foe Edon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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