After flying high against Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, Monarch came back down to earth. The Knights fell just short of the Everglades Gators by a score of 11-10 on Thursday. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 19-2 to the Gators when the teams met back in February of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Tyler Collins was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Yamil Alba was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, five runs, and two doubles. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Bohdee Williams was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Monarch has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Everglades, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Coming up, Monarch will head out on the road to challenge Coral Glades at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Everglades, they will host Highlands Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 11.3 runs per game this season.
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