Monticello is 0-10 against Western Albemarle since May of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Mustangs will take on the Warriors at 6:30 p.m. The last three games Monticello has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Monticello took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Charlottesville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs skirted past the Black Knights 9-8.
The team relied heavily on Bryson Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Monticello kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Western Albemarle fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Orange County on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Fighting Hornets by a score of 6-5.
Julian Miles was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs. He has become a key player for Western Albemarle: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
Western Albemarle's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-4. As for Monticello, their record now sits at 4-6.
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