Softball Preview: Montrose Blue Jays vs. Sherwood Marksmen
Montrose is 0-6 against Sherwood since September of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Montrose Blue Jays will face off against the Sherwood Marksmen at 3:00 p.m. Montrose is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Montrose came up short against Halfway and fell 9-5.
Avery Wraight was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, she also racked up four hits, the mostshe's had since back in August of 2023. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Hallie Harkrader and Kaylee Mott stepped up to the plate in a big way. Harkrader went 3-for-4 with two doubles, while Mott scored a run while going 3-for-4. What's more, Mott also posted a .750 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in September. Kate Wareham was another key player, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Sherwood lost 13-3 to Early on Monday. While the Marksmen didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 3-1 in the first period.
Victoria Sullins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Kadynce Hill, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Montrose's record now sits at 13-9. As for Sherwood, their record now sits at 9-17.
Montrose might still be hurting after the 17-8 defeat they got from Sherwood when the teams last played back in September. Can Montrose avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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