Antwerp had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Wayne Trace Raiders 6-4. For Antwerp, this counts as revenge for the 13-3 loss Wayne Trace walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Elle Clem was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Clem has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Clem was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Antwerp let Caroline Rohrs and Raelynne Zuber loose on the outfield. Rohrs scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Zuber scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win got Antwerp back to even at 6-6. As for Wayne Trace, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Antwerp will take on Gorham Fayette at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Gorham Fayette is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Antwerp will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Wayne Trace, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Wauseon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wauseon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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