Alexandria-Monroe has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Tipton Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alexandria-Monroe knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Tipton likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Alexandria-Monroe gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They blew past Eastbrook 18-1.
Brynlee Humphries was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Humphries has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive pitching appearances. Humphries was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Stella Griffin was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kinley Webb, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4.
Tipton lost 12-1 to Frankton on Monday. Tipton has struggled against Frankton recently, as their match on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Alexandria-Monroe's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. As for Tipton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Tipton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Alexandria-Monroe has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Tipton, though, as they've been averaging 11.1. Given Alexandria-Monroe's sizable advantage in that area, Tipton will need to find a way to close that gap.
Alexandria-Monroe beat Tipton 5-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alexandria-Monroe since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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