Monroe had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Clermont Northeastern on Thursday. The Hornets were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Rockets. The Hornets not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 11th (when they won 13-7).
Hannah Witte
| 05/07/26 vs Clermont Northeastern | 4 |
| 04/15/26 @ Talawanda | 0 |
| 04/10/26 @ Franklin | 2 |
| 04/08/26 vs Franklin | 1 |
| 03/31/26 vs Hayes | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Hannah Witte was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Peoples, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Avery Asher also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Monroe kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive games.
Monroe's record now sits at 7-11. As for Clermont Northeastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Looking ahead, Monroe will head out to take on Bellbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.21 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Clermont Northeastern, they will host New Richmond at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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