James Monroe is 0-7 against Caroline since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The James Monroe Yellow Jackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Caroline Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m.
James Monroe's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Spotsylvania on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Knights, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. James Monroe's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Caroline earned a 6-1 victory over Culpeper County on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Caroline.
Tabby Garris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jordyn Wilkerson, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Nya Howard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
James Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14-1. As for Caroline, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.
James Monroe suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Caroline in their previous meeting back in April. Will James Monroe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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