Baseball Game Preview: St. Thomas More Sabers vs. Monticello Sages

St. Thomas More hasn't had much luck against Monticello recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Sabers will host the Sages at 4:30 p.m. Monticello took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on St. Thomas More, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with three defeats in a row, St. Thomas More turned things around against Prairie Central on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Hawks 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sabers have posted since April 5, 2024.

Meanwhile, Monticello fell victim to Illinois Valley Central and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grey Ghosts. The Sages' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

St. Thomas More's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-9. As for Monticello, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.

St. Thomas More suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Monticello when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Sabers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.