Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 14-0 to the Verdugo Hills Dons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monroe of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 3rd.
For Verdugo Hills' part, Emily Wagner made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Wagner was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alondra Torres Melgar was a standout: she scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Kaitlyn Barba was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Monroe's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Verdugo Hills, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monroe will take on Chavez at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Verdugo Hills, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Poly at 3:00 p.m. Verdugo Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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