If Monrovia was feeling good off their 18-2 takedown of Indianapolis Scecina Memorial last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monrovia Bulldogs fell just short of the North Putnam Cougars by a score of 5-3 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monrovia of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Tylynn Secuskie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Piper Carpenter was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On North Putnam's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Camryn Riggle gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Bailee Pride was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Mackenzie Mason was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Monrovia's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for North Putnam, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-18.
Monrovia will square off against Lebanon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lebanon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for North Putnam, they will face off against Greencastle at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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