Baseball Game Preview: Monroe Golden Tornadoes vs. Westover Patriots

For the second straight game, Monroe will face off against Westover. The Golden Tornadoes will welcome the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Monroe has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Thursday, Monroe came up short against Westover and fell 11-8.

Javion Tinch

Runs

04/09/25 vs Calhoun County	4
02/12/25 @ Mitchell County	4
04/10/25 @ Westover	3
02/25/25 vs Macon County	3
02/21/25 @ Sumter County	2
+ 4 more games

Nehemiah Tinch and Javion Tinch stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nehemiah scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Javion scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Monroe is 5-1 when Javion posts two or more runs, but 2-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Royal, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Westover's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-14. As for Monroe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.