Monroe Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Cowan Blackhawks by a score of 2-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monroe Central of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Monroe Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyler Bogue, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Cowan's side, Jackson Clifford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
Monroe Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Cowan, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-6.
Monroe Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Wes-Del at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cowan, they will head out on the road to take on Knightstown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Knightstown is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Cowan will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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