Monroe Central is 0-7 against Yorktown since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Golden Bears will challenge the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Monroe Central has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monroe Central is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They came up short against Daleville, falling 19-9. On the bright side, the nine- run performance marked the Golden Bears' highest-scoring matchup to date.
Laura Walker stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those hits were her first of the season. Jayme Brannon was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Western hit Yorktown with a four-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The loss was the Tigers' first of the season.
Olivia Jaromin was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Abbey Booher, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Monroe Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Yorktown, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Monroe Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Yorktown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Monroe Central might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Yorktown when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can the Golden Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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