Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Montpelier). Everything went their way against the Paulding Panthers on Monday as they made off with an 18-3 victory. With that win, the Locomotives brought their scoring average up to 8.5 runs per game.
Jaxon Stahler made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Stahler was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Tyler Plourde
| 04/14/25 @ Paulding | 5 |
| 04/05/24 vs Pettisville | 2 |
| 05/24/24 vs Hilltop | 1 |
| 05/02/24 @ Edgerton | 1 |
| 04/30/24 @ Antwerp | 1 |
In other batting news, Tyler Plourde was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kenneth Smeltzer, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Montpelier hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Montpelier pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Paulding, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montpelier will challenge Stryker at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Locomotives are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Paulding, they will face off against Tinora at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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