After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Ayersville, Antwerp was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the Crestview Knights by a score of 7-4. For Antwerp, this counts as revenge for the 11-2 loss Crestview walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Elle Clem spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Antwerp let Aliyah Friend and Emma Townley loose on the outfield. Friend scored two runs while going 4-for-4, while Townley went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. Caroline Rohrs was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Antwerp has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Crestview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Antwerp will take on Montpelier at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Montpelier is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Crestview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Allen East at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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