Monticello is 1-7 against Wayne since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Buckaroo will square off against the Badgers at 3:30 p.m.
Monticello is leaving town to face Wayne after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Buckaroo came up short against the Badgers on Tuesday, falling 16-1.
For Wayne's part, Alania Grundy was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Grundy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Wayne always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in five consecutive games.
Monticello suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Wayne when the teams last played on Tuesday. Can the Buckaroo avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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