Monticello lost against Spotswood back in May of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Mustangs fell 6-3 to the Trailblazers. The loss was the Mustangs' first of the season.
Madison Steppe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Monticello saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Willow Barr, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Having lost for the first time this season, Monticello fell to 7-1. As for Spotswood, their record now sits at 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello will host Albemarle at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Spotswood, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against East Rockingham at 6:00 p.m. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Trailblazers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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