Softball Recap: Monticello Buckaroo vs. Duchesne Eagles
Monticello lost against Duchesne on Tuesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Monticello Buckaroo fell victim to a tough 18-1 defeat at the hands of the Duchesne Eagles. Monticello has struggled against Duchesne recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
For Duchesne's part, Kira Grant made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Grant has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Grant was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaelee Farnsworth, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Claire Anderton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Monticello's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Duchesne, their win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monticello will face off against Piute at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Duchesne, they will head out on the road to square off against San Juan at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Duchesne's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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