Monterey had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Jackson County Blue Devils out 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Monterey, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dawson Hedgecough was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jake Rachford, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Monterey's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Jackson County, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Monterey beat Jackson County by a score of 13-2 later that day.
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