After a string of four wins, Monte Alto's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the IDEA Quest College Prep Trailblazers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Monte Alto has scored all season.
Anna Schuck spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Even though they lost, Monte Alto didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Monte Alto's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-2. As for IDEA Quest College Prep, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monte Alto will take on IDEA Edinburg College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Monte Alto is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 18.3 runs per game this season. As for IDEA Quest College Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Idea Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. IDEA Quest College Prep will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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