James Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-2 to the Caroline Cavaliers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to James Monroe of the 15-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Caroline's part, Tabby Garris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Garris has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nya Howard, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Briyah Powell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
James Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15-1. As for Caroline, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-6.
James Monroe will be playing at home against King George at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. King George is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins on the road, so James Monroe will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Caroline, they will face off against Eastern View at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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