It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Monticello ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Louisa County Lions. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 3-2 victory the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Madison Steppe spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Willow Barr, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Delaney Via was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Mustangs
| 04/10/25 @ Louisa County | 6-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Goochland | 3-0 |
| 03/21/25 vs James River Midlothian | 18-1 |
| 03/20/25 @ Cumberland | 18-1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Waynesboro | 6-0 |
| 03/17/25 vs Cumberland | 9-0 |
The win keeps Monticello at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.0 runs this season. As for Louisa County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello will square off against Spotswood at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Louisa County, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Fluvanna County at 6:30 p.m. on the 22nd.
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