Fowlerville had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-4 to make it five. They lost 17-0 to the Howell Highlanders. If the Gladiators were looking for revenge after losing 5-1 to the Highlanders when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Fowlerville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tommi Kleinschmidt, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Howell, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-3. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Howell's side, Gianna Gentile was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, Gentile posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Clem Stevens was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lara Anderson, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
While Fowlerville had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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