Monroe Central had lost five straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it six. They lost 17-6 to the Tri Titans. The Golden Bears were not able to make up for their defeat to the Titans from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Monroe Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laura Walker, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Walker also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Haidyn Dumpert was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Tri, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 10-1. Considering they have won eight contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Tri's side, Ashton Richey was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Richey has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lyla Williams, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was MacKenzie Laurie, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Monroe Central will be playing at home against Wapahani at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tri, they will take on Shenandoah at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
