Antwerp lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 14-2 to the Hilltop Cadets. Antwerp has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Hilltop's part, Cameron Schlosser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Schlosser was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wade Wagner, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Devin Dempsey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Antwerp's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Hilltop, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Antwerp will head out on the road to square off against Wayne Trace at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Wayne Trace is coming into the contest with four straight victories at home, so Antwerp will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Hilltop will take on Liberty Center at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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