Montrose extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They lost 9-2 to the Ovid-Elsie Marauders. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Marauders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Montrose saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyla Deloney, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
As for Ovid-Elsie, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
On Ovid-Elsie's side, Audrie VanDeusen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. What's more, VanDeusen posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Haley McClung was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.4 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Mercades Grieder, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montrose will face off against Birch Run at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ovid-Elsie, they will take on Lumen Christi Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Titans' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Marauders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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