If Exeter was riding high fresh off their 17-7 takedown of Central Valley Christian on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monarchs took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Immanuel Eagles on Thursday. The Monarchs have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.

Chloe Sparrow
| 04/16/26 vs Immanuel | 10 |
| 04/14/26 @ Central Valley Christian | 13 |
| 04/10/26 @ Reedley | 9 |
| 04/08/26 @ Sierra Pacific | 10 |
| 03/31/26 vs Woodlake | 6 |
| + 18 more games |
Chloe Sparrow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Maddie Avelar made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Exeter's defeat dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Immanuel, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Exeter will face off against Washington Union at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Immanuel, they will challenge Kerman at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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