The Monarch Coyotes will head out on the road to challenge the Brighton Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Monarch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Monarch suffered a tough 17-7 loss at the hands of Broomfield. Monarch has struggled against Broomfield recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Monarch got a good showing from Brody Montemayor, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits.
At the plate, Ryan Lewison and Nathan Rutledge stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lewison scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Rutledge scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Brighton had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Legacy by a score of 18-15 on Tuesday. Brighton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Edgar Rodriguez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Austin Waltemath and Andrew Schmeh did most of the damage at the plate: Waltemath went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Schmeh went 6-for-6 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Nick Griffin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Monarch now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Brighton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Monarch has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Brighton struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Monarch came up short against Brighton when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 6-2. Thankfully for Monarch, Anthony Treto (who struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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