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| 03/27/26 - Away | 2-1 W |
| 04/09/25 - Home | 3-11 L |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 11-7 W |
| 04/24/23 - Home | 5-6 L |
| 03/04/22 - Away | 12-2 W |
| + 3 more games |
Cypress Bay took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Monarch, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Captain Lightning won by a run and slipped past the Knights 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Captain Lightning.
Alexis Groenendijk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cypress Bay saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maria Emi Ponce, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Grace Soule also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Cypress Bay hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Cypress Bay's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Monarch, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cypress Bay will face off against Pompano Beach at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monarch, they will square off against Spanish River at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Sharks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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