Softball Recap: Midland Trail takes loss despite strong efforts from Jessi Skaggs and Kylie Ramsey

By Team Reports May 20, 2024, 7:08am

Softball Recap: Midland Trail Patriots vs. James Monroe Mavericks

It was a good run, but Midland Trail unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the James Monroe Mavericks by a score of 10-9. Midland Trail was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as James Monroe apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.

Kylie Ramsey and Jessi Skaggs did some serious damage despite the final result: Ramsey scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Skaggs scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jenna Stonestreet, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.

Even though they lost, Midland Trail kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. This was only their first loss (out of six games) when they post 11 or more hits.

Midland Trail's loss dropped their record down to 18-7. As for James Monroe, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Midland Trail beat James Monroe by a score of 8-0.

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