Baseball Recap: Middle Tennessee Monarchs Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Middle Tennessee Monarchs came into Friday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Grundy County Yellowjackets on Friday as they made off with a 15-3 victory. Middle Tennessee Monarchs' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.

Jacob Pelletier

Runs

04/04/25 vs Grundy County	3
03/22/25 vs West Michigan	3
03/14/25 @ Tennessee Heat	3
03/29/25 vs Huntland	1
03/28/25 vs Cannon County	1
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The team relied heavily on Jacob Pelletier, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. He has become a key player for Middle Tennessee Monarchs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 7-13 otherwise. Luca Whaley was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.

Middle Tennessee Monarchs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Middle Tennessee Monarchs' win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Grundy County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

Middle Tennessee Monarchs will square off against Shelbyville Central at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. As for Grundy County, they will challenge Huntland at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.