Monarch started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Stoneman Douglas. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles on Wednesday. The Knights have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Elena Ramirez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sara Connor made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Monarch's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Stoneman Douglas, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Monarch and Stoneman Douglas should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Knights (ranked 235th) will meet Northeast (ranked 532nd) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Stoneman Douglas will square off against Taravella at 5:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (133 vs. 347).
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