After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Stephens County, Monroe Area was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Social Circle Redskins. For the Purple Hurricanes, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 win the Redskins walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
Ayden Tabone looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kesler Locsin was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Parker Sims was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
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| 03/06/25 - Home | 8-5 W |
| 02/23/24 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 02/23/24 - Away | 1-3 L |
| 03/08/23 - Home | 1-13 L |
| 03/04/22 - Away | 1-5 L |
| + 5 more games |
The victory got Monroe Area back to even at 4-4. As for Social Circle, they moved to 11-1 with that defeat, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monroe Area will welcome Gatewood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Social Circle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Commerce at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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