Continental is 0-4 against Antwerp since March of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Archers at 6:00 p.m. Continental will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Continental saw some tournament action on Thursday. Everything went their way against Holgate as they made off with a 17-7 victory. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
Gracie Homier made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Macie Clemens
| 05/15/25 vs Holgate | 3 |
| 05/13/25 vs Leipsic | 1 |
| 05/12/25 vs Miller City | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Kalida | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Pandora-Gilboa | 1 |
In other batting news, Kimberly Grant and Macie Clemens did most of the damage at the plate: Grant went 3-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Clemens went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Clemens a new career-high. Ava Homier was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Antwerp came out on top against Miller City on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Archers took their contest against the Wildcats 8-3.
Like Continental, Antwerp also got a great game from a two-way player: Elle Clem. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Clem was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, Taylor Hogans was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two doubles. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Caroline Rohrs, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Continental's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Antwerp, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-13.
