The Holgate Tigers will square off against the Montpelier Locomotives at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Holgate has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holgate couldn't beat Miller City on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Tigers lost 16-8 to the Wildcats. The Tigers have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Mia Kelly and Markee Wilhelm stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kelly went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Wilhelm went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Montpelier had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Monday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Archers.
Madelyn Hopper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Zoe Uribes was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lyla Mahan, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Montpelier lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Montpelier's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Holgate, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Holgate's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Montpelier, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Holgate continue to outrun the ball?
Holgate suffered a grim 22-0 defeat to Montpelier in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
