Montrose was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Wheatland Mules by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Jays of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Kaylee Mott stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Kate Wareham was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Montrose's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Wheatland, their win bumped their record up to 14-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Montrose will face off against Climax Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wheatland, they will venture away from home to square off against Walnut Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Walnut Grove has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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