Montgomery had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Analy Tigers 3-2. This was payback for Montgomery, who suffered a 4-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Elle Picard was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Mia Robinson was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Analy's side, Bella Jurek was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Jurek was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Jurek wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylee Bauman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Montgomery's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11-1. As for Analy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Montgomery will be playing at home against Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Windsor will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Montgomery surely won't give up without a fight. As for Analy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cardinal Newman at 4:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Cardinal Newman: 3.6, Analy: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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