Antelope had lost four games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 12-11 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Grant Pacers by a score of 6-1. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 11-2 win back in March.
Tristan Hofferber was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Antelope's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 9-11 when he doesn't). Hofferber was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
Adrian Martinez
| 03/20/25 @ Grant | 5 |
| 04/23/25 @ Grant | 3 |
| 02/20/25 @ Marysville | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Rosemont | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Kennedy | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Adrian Martinez was incredible, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Antelope: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 9-11 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Andrew Hodson, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Antelope always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
As for Grant, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 18 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-19 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.
On Grant's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joel De La Cruz, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Looking ahead, Antelope will square off against West Park at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Titans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grant, they will challenge Cordova at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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