Softball Recap: Monroe Golden Tornadoes vs. Mitchell County Eagles
Monroe can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They blew past the Mitchell County Eagles 23-3.
Ny'Kerria Williams was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. What's more, she also racked up no strikeouts, the fewestshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Layla Clay, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Monroe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .897. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Monroe's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11-1. As for Mitchell County, their defeat was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-13-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monroe is on the road again on Tuesday to play Westover at 5:30 p.m. As for Mitchell County, they will face off against Sumter County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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