Antwerp won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They lost 15-7 to the Montpelier Locomotives. Antwerp was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Montpelier apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Reid Lichty was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Aiden Lichty was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On Montpelier's side, 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 nothing but reliable on the mound: 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, Montpelier let Griffin Cooley and Wesley Hartsock loose on the outfield. 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Kameron Smith, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Antwerp has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Montpelier, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Coincidentally, both teams 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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