The Paulding Panthers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Antwerp Archers at 5:00 p.m. Paulding is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Paulding beat Miller City 5-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Paulding.
Tia Mendez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maci Kauser was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Jalyn Klopfenstein was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Antwerp's offense. Their rough 11-0 defeat to Montpelier on Monday might stick with them for a while. Antwerp has not had much luck with Montpelier recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Paulding's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Antwerp, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Paulding suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to Antwerp in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Paulding 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.
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