Monacan extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-8 in the process. They lost 13-5 to the Clover Hill Cavaliers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cavaliers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-7 back in March.
Cheyanne Crawford and Addison Gee stepped up to the plate in a big way. Crawford went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Gee went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That RBI was Crawford's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Wilcheck, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
As for Clover Hill, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. The result was nothing new for Clover Hill, who have now won five matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Clover Hill's side, Brianna Miller was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Paige Marshall and Alejandra Wittman did most of the damage at the plate: Marshall went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Wittman went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Madison Hayes, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Monacan will face off against rival James River Midlothian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Clover Hill is set to take on their familiar foe Cosby at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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