Monroe Area was sadly handed a defeat on Friday, but Cayson Gmerek did his best to prevent it. Gmerek struck out six batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off four hits. The effort marked the fewest hits he has had over his last four contests.
Even though Gmerek couldn't lead Monroe Area over Oconee County, he won't have to wait long to try again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors are coming into the match hot: they've won four straight at home. Will Gmerek and the Purple Hurricanes have enough to hand them a loss? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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