After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Calvert, Hopewell-Loudon was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Margaretta Polar Bears with a sharp 19-6 win. Considering the Chieftains have won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Araceli Velasquez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-6. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Hopewell-Loudon got a massive performance out of Kacie Flechtner, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was Flechtner's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Landers, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Chieftains
| 04/05/25 @ Margaretta | 16 |
| 04/04/25 vs Calvert | 8 |
| 03/31/25 vs St. Paul | 7 |
| 03/29/25 vs Carey | 13 |
| 03/27/25 @ Liberty-Benton | 10 |
| + 26 more games |
Hopewell-Loudon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Hopewell-Loudon's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Margaretta, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hopewell-Loudon will square off against Lakota at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Margaretta, they will take on Mohawk at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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