Montour was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Moon Area Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-2 two weeks ago.
Gabby McDowell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Shania Cope was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Caylee Moser, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Montour's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9-1. As for Moon Area, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montour will venture away from home to take on Carrick at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Moon Area, they will head out to face off against West Allegheny at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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