Munroe scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Gadsden County Jaguars 25-10. The high-scoring effort was just what Munroe needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Jon Gay and Jayden Wright-DeWeese made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Gay tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Wright-DeWeese didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 4.1 innings pitched. At bat, Gay scored a run while going 2-for-5, while Wright-DeWeese scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Gavin Jones was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Ricardo Shaw was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Like Munroe, Gadsden County also got a great game from a two-way player: Bryan Davis. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jamie Byrd was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Munroe's win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-16-1. As for Gadsden County, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-18-1.
Munroe will be playing at home against Aucilla Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Aucilla Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.4 runs per game this season. As for Gadsden County, they will head out on the road to face off against Crossroad Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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