Ottoville had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-14 to make it 16. They came up short against the Antwerp Archers, falling 13-0. The Big Green were not able to make up for their defeat to the Archers from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
As for Antwerp, their record is now 9-12. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 14th (when they won 15-2).
For Antwerp's part, Elle Clem made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Clem has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caroline Rohrs, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Raelynne Zuber was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Ottoville is taking a road trip to challenge Kalida at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Antwerp, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodlan at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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