Monroe City hasn't had much luck against Palmyra recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Monroe City will challenge Palmyra at 5:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Monroe City comes in on three and Palmyra on seven.
It was a proper cat-fight when Monroe City challenged Highland on Friday. The Panthers walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Cougars.
Meanwhile, Palmyra hadn't done well against Kirksville recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Panthers put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 17-7 win. Considering the Panthers have won nine contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bryant Horstmeier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Horstmeier was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Palmyra got a massive performance out of Max Heimer, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Heimer has posted since back in April. Raeson Miller was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Monroe City's record is now 8-12. As for Palmyra, their record now sits at 22-8.
Monroe City came up short against Palmyra when the teams last played back in April, falling 6-2. Can Monroe City avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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