Montpelier can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Antwerp Archers with a sharp 15-7 victory. For Montpelier, this counts as revenge for the 5-1 defeat Antwerp walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2021.
Kenneth Smeltzer made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Smeltzer has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smeltzer was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Griffin Cooley and Wesley Hartsock did most of the damage at the plate: Cooley scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Hartsock scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Kameron Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Antwerp's side, Reid Lichty made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Hines, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
The win got Montpelier back to even at 7-7. As for Antwerp, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Edgerton the next time they take the field. Montpelier will head out to face Edgerton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Antwerp will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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