Monroe County had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-12 to make it 12. They lost 23-14 to the Williamson Lions. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Williamson, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-15 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Williamson's part, Oneal Thomas III made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Thomas III is becoming a predictor of Williamson's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 4-1 (and 2-14 when he doesn't). Thomas III was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with nine stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those nine stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rmaurian Brown-Carson was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases and four runs. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (two). Another player making a difference was Eric Fowler, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Monroe County will take on Excel at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Williamson, they will head out to challenge Rain at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.27 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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