Softball Preview: Alexandria-Monroe Tigers vs. Frankton Eagles
The Alexandria-Monroe Tigers will be playing at home against the Frankton Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Alexandria-Monroe: 1.8, Frankton: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Alexandria-Monroe can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mississinewa with a sharp 10-2 win. The victory was nothing new for Alexandria-Monroe as they're now sitting on three straight.
Brynlee Humphries was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, 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, Kinley Webb was incredible, going 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.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Frankton's offense. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Alexandria-Monroe pushed their record up to 10-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Frankton, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Alexandria-Monroe came up short against Frankton in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 8-3. Will Alexandria-Monroe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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