Monticello's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Watson Chapel Wildcats get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Billies in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won eight in a row.
Hudson Harvey
| 03/07/25 vs McGehee | 5 |
| 03/17/25 @ Camden Fairview | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Watson Chapel | 1 |
Hudson Harvey made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Monticello is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-7 otherwise. Harvey was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Bo Hammock looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Monticello: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-7 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Blaine Hayden was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. TK Hoover was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Monticello's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Watson Chapel, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monticello will face off against Rison at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Watson Chapel, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Watson Chapel Wildcats take on Hamburg Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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