Monrovia hasn't had much luck against Mooresville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to take on the Pioneers at 5:30 p.m. Monrovia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Monrovia got the win against Greenwood Christian Academy by a conclusive 16-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Harlow Toole made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Lyla Wirey
| 04/17/25 vs Greenwood Christian Academy | 3 |
| 05/15/24 @ Cascade | 0 |
| 05/11/24 @ Greenwood Christian Academy | 3 |
In other pitching news, Lyla Wirey looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jocelyn Donitzen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Harper Fair also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Monrovia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greenwood Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .357.
Meanwhile, Mooresville posted their closest win since May 15, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Decatur Central 4-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Pioneers, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Sophie Culp was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Humphrey, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
The win got Monrovia back to even at 3-3. As for Mooresville, their record is now 6-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Monrovia has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Mooresville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Monrovia suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Mooresville in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
