Monarch can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Fort Lauderdale Flying L as the Monarch Knights made off with a 15-1 win. The victory was just what Monarch needed coming off of a 10-4 defeat in their prior contest.
Anthony Mercado was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Mercado was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Juan Londono looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Alejandro Cruanas was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Dominic Guzman was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Monarch's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Fort Lauderdale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Monarch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 8-0 victory vs. Pompano Beach on the 15th. Fort Lauderdale has also already played their next match, a 10-0 loss against South Broward on the 12th.
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