Softball Recap: Queen's Grant Wins Going Away Against Monroe

After only two runs in their last game, Queen's Grant made sure to put some runs up on the board against Monroe on Wednesday. The Stallions put the hurt on the Redhawks with a sharp 21-1 win. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Stallions yet this season.

Addi Benton

Batters Struck Out

04/01/26 @ Monroe	6
03/30/26 vs Gaston Christian	14
03/27/26 vs Piedmont Community Charter	11
03/23/26 vs Greater Cabarrus Athletic Association	10
03/19/26 @ Forest Hills	15
+ 5 more games

Addi Benton and Melissa Detweiler made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Benton struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Detweiler tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Benton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. At the plate, Benton fired off three triples, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3, while Detweiler went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three triples gave Benton a new career-high.

In other batting news, Queen's Grant got a massive performance out of Nicole Strickland-Mitchell, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Kali Meyer was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.

Queen's Grant always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .781. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Queen's Grant is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Monroe, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.

Queen's Grant and Monroe will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Stallions see the field they'll take on Mountain Island Charter at 4:30 p.m. on the 13th. As for Monroe, their break will end when they face Anson at 4:30 p.m. on the 14th.