Antwerp hit Miller City with a five-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Archers. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly five runs.
Karlee Gilgenbach
| 05/15/25 vs Antwerp | 5 |
| 05/12/25 @ Continental | 7 |
| 05/09/25 vs Leipsic | 14 |
Karlee Gilgenbach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Miller City saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Michel, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Miller City has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season. As for Antwerp, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-13.
Miller City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Antwerp, they will challenge Continental at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Archers surely won't give up without a fight.
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