Softball Recap: Monticello Buckaroo vs. Altamont Longhorns
Sadly, Monticello is still looking for their first win of the season after seven contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 22-0 walloping at the hands of the Altamont Longhorns on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monticello of the 30-19 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Altamont's part, Kiley Crapo made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Crapo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Crapo was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nylee Thacker was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Reaygan Miles, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Monticello's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Altamont, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season.
While Monticello had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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