For the first time this season, Monmouth United will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the Bureau Valley Storm at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Monmouth United has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monmouth United managed to slip by Monmouth-Roseville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Red Storm came up short against the Titans on Monday, falling 15-8.
Mallory Giddings was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Ava Westart also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Bureau Valley made sure to put some runs up on the board against Orion on Thursday. The Storm put the hurt on the Chargers with a sharp 10-4 victory. The win continues a trend for the Storm in their matchups with the Chargers: they've now won four in a row.
Carly Reglin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sadie Bailey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Danni Benavidez, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Monmouth United dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Bureau Valley, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
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