The Monroe Trojans will take on the Airport Jets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Monroe had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Huron on Monday. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the River Rats. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by eight runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Airport earned a 9-4 win over Linden on Saturday.
Brooklyn Martin and Alayna McDaniel made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Martin didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, McDaniel pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Martin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. At the plate, Martin went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while McDaniel went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI McDaniel has posted over her last nine contests.
In other batting news, Brenna Baker was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted over her last nine games. Emma Wehrs was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Monroe is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Airport, their win bumped their record up to 21-7.
Monroe came up short against Airport in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 3-0. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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