Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Monticello

Billies

Previous 5 Games

04/22/25 vs Star City	3-2
04/15/25 @ Hamburg	16-0
04/14/25 vs Sheridan	8-3
04/10/25 @ Crossett	11-0
04/08/25 @ Warren	20-9

Monticello waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Star City Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Billies have posted since March 21st.

The team relied heavily on Ashley Hales, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two runs.

Monticello pushed their record up to 12-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Star City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello will take on Warren at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Billies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lumberjacks have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Star City, they will be playing at home against Poyen at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.