Monroe is 4-0 against Jackson since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Monroe Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Jackson Vikings at 4:30 p.m. Jackson took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Monroe, who comes in off a win.
Monroe took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They had just enough and edged Bedford out 4-3.
Avery Collett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Aly Lewis was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alana Aulph, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, sadly, Jackson is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to Lincoln, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Monroe's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for Jackson, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Monroe took their win against Jackson when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Monroe since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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