Monroe was the 13-0 winner over Oakland when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Monroe Dragons fell just short of the Oakland Oakers by a score of 6-5 on Monday.
For Oakland's part, they let Alex Vanassche and Tanner Swearingen loose on the outfield. Vanassche went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double, while Swearingen scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ezra Chouinard, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Monroe dropped their record down to 3-7 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Oakland, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monroe will take on Crosshill Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oakland, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Camas Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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