Urbana had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it 13. They lost 15-0 to the Monticello Sages. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
As for Monticello, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That somehow still isn't as good as their 17-5 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by eight runs or more this season.
For Monticello's part, Cassidee Stoffel made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Stoffel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since April 1st.
In other batting news, Monticello got a massive performance out of Sadie Walsh, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI Walsh has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Thea Key, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Looking ahead, Urbana will head out on the road to face off against Tolono Unity at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rockets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Monticello, they will challenge Bloomington Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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