Monticello hasn't had much luck against Goshen Central recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Gladiators at 4:30 p.m. Monticello has given up an average of 13.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Minisink Valley hit Monticello with a five-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers came up short against the Warriors, falling 13-1.
Meanwhile, Goshen Central entered their tilt with Minisink Valley on Thursday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Warriors. The Gladiators might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by seven runs or more this season.
Addison Freiberger made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marley Northrup, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey Gomulka, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Goshen Central hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive matchups.
Goshen Central's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Monticello, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Monticello might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Goshen Central in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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