The Montrose Rams are taking a road trip to challenge the Birch Run Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Birch Run took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Montrose, who comes in off a win.
Montrose had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Corunna on Wednesday. The Rams put the hurt on the Cavaliers with a sharp 12-2 win.
Allie Clark was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Kylee Stroup
| 05/06/26 vs Corunna | 5 |
| 05/15/25 @ Mt. Morris | 3 |
| 05/14/25 vs Carrollton | 2 |
| 05/03/25 vs Millington | 2 |
| 05/02/26 vs Millington | 1 |
In other batting news, Kylee Stroup was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Caitlyn Thornburg was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Montrose always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Birch Run was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 22-4 to St. Charles.
Montrose has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Birch Run, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Montrose suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Birch Run in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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