The Linsly School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Monroe Central Seminoles. The Cadets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Seminoles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Madison ?May? Applegarth was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
The Linsly School's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Monroe Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Linsly School will square off against Brooke at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cadets are facing the Bruins at the right time seeing as the Bruins are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Monroe Central, they will challenge Magnolia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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