Softball Recap: Alexandria-Monroe Tigers vs. Mississinewa Indians
Alexandria-Monroe stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They blew past the Mississinewa Indians 10-2. Winning may never get old, but Alexandria-Monroe sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Brynlee Humphries made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Humphries has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Humphries was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kinley Webb, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Greenleigh Blossom, who scored three runs and stole a base.
On Mississinewa's side, Amiyaa Parr-Inman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Allie Trejo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Alexandria-Monroe pushed their record up to 10-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Mississinewa, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexandria-Monroe will take on Frankton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Frankton: 4.1, Alexandria-Monroe: 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mississinewa, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Madison-Grant at 5:00 p.m. Mississinewa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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