The Monarch Knights will head out to take on the Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Monarch is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Monarch fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Fort Lauderdale on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Flying L's by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Knights couldn't push the score so high this time.
Mia Macaione
| 02/27/25 @ Fort Lauderdale | 6 |
| 02/25/25 @ Coral Springs | 5 |
| 02/21/25 @ Westminster Academy | 2 |
| 02/20/25 vs Cardinal Gibbons | 4 |
| 02/10/25 @ Calvary Christian Academy | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
Mia Macaione spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up six Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Mylie Carlson and Emily Phipps stepped up to the plate in a big way. Carlson scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Phipps scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pembroke Pines Charter fell victim to American Heritage and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to the Patriots. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Jaguars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The loss snapped Pembroke Pines Charter's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.7 runs. As for Monarch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Monarch has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pembroke Pines Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Monarch suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Pembroke Pines Charter in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Monarch avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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