Monterey entered their tilt with Red Boiling Springs with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Red Boiling Springs Bulldogs by a score of 8-3 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Monterey, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dawson Hedgecough and Evan Robinson were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Hedgecough pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Robinson struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. At the plate, Hedgecough scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Robinson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Leandro Roberts looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Dylan Whitehead, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
On Red Boiling Springs' side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Link, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Monterey pushed their record up to 5-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Red Boiling Springs, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Monterey will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Monterey is facing Jackson County at the right time seeing as Jackson County is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Red Boiling Springs, they will head out on the road to face off against Pickett County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Red Boiling Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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