Montpelier had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Edon on Thursday. The Locomotives blew past the Bombers 17-7. The win continues a trend for the Locomotives in their matchups with the Bombers: they've now won nine in a row.
Madelyn Hopper
| 04/17/25 @ Edon | 14 |
| 04/16/25 @ Hilltop | 11 |
| 04/15/25 @ Stryker | 8 |
| 04/12/25 vs Edgerton | 13 |
| 04/11/25 vs Hicksville | 6 |
| + 5 more games |
Madelyn Hopper made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lyla Mahan, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bella Ramos, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Montpelier always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Montpelier pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Edon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Montpelier didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 18-1 victory against Gorham Fayette on the 22nd. As for Edon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, an 8-6 win against Hicksville on the 21st.
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