Softball Game Recap: Monterey Wildcats vs. Watertown Purple Tigers

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 2:59pm

Softball Recap: Monterey Wildcats vs. Watertown Purple Tigers

After a string of four wins, Monterey's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 7-2 to the Watertown Purple Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Monterey couldn't push the score so high this time.

For Watertown's part, Rachel Cromer was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Cromer has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Harlie Phillips, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double.

Monterey's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Watertown, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-5 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monterey will square off against Greenback at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Watertown, they will head out on the road to take on Smith County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Watertown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.

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