Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saline Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monroe of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Alana Aulph and Maci Willey stepped up to the plate in a big way. Aulph scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Willey scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Aly Lewis was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Saline, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0-1.
Monroe didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-4 loss vs. Tecumseh on the 10th. As for Saline, they will head out on the road to take on Skyline at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Saline's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Skyline's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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