Softball Preview: Monticello Buckaroo vs. San Juan Broncos
Monticello is 0-3 against San Juan since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Monticello Buckaroo will look to defend their home field against the San Juan Broncos at 3:00 p.m.
Monticello is is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 13th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 17-0 walloping at the hands of Grand County.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, San Juan gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past Grand County 19-1. San Juan's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Trinity Whatcott made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Whatcott was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Morgann Mcpherson and Averie Gilson did most of the damage at the plate: Mcpherson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Gilson scored four runs while going 3-for-5. Synessa Atcitty was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Monticello's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for San Juan, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
Monticello might still be hurting after the 20-0 loss they got from San Juan when the teams last played on April 2nd. Will Monticello have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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