For the second straight game, Monroe will face off against Dougherty. Monroe will host Dougherty at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Monroe has struggled recently with seven losses in a row, while Dougherty will arrive with four straight victories.
On Wednesday, Monroe came up short against Dougherty and fell 9-6.
For Dougherty's part, Joshua Weaver was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, Weaver posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Jayden J Miller was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braylen Still, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Dougherty pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Monroe, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Monroe has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Dougherty struggles in that department as they've averaged .527. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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