Locomotives
| 04/22/25 vs Gorham Fayette | 24 |
| 04/15/25 @ Stryker | 21 |
| 04/14/25 @ Paulding | 15 |
| 05/09/25 @ Archbold | 10 |
| 05/08/25 vs Ayersville | 10 |
Montpelier came out on top against Archbold on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run sixth inning. The Locomotives blew past the Blue Streaks 11-1. Considering the Locomotives have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kenneth Smeltzer made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Montpelier let Wesley Hartsock and Hayden Sharps run wild. Hartsock went 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI, while Sharps got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. What's more, Sharps posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April. Tyler Plourde was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
The victory (which was Montpelier's fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Archbold, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7.
Coming up, Montpelier will head out to challenge St. John's at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Archbold, they will welcome Ottawa Hills at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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