For the second straight game, Dougherty will face off against Monroe. Dougherty will face off against Monroe at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Dougherty has four straight victories, Monroe has seven straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Dougherty was able to grind out a solid win over Monroe, taking the game 9-6.
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Joshua Weaver was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, he 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, the team relied heavily on Jayden J Miller, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylen Still, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Dougherty's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those wins 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 game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dougherty has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .527. However, it's not like Monroe struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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