Monrovia had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-9 to make it five. They came up short against the Triton Central Tigers, falling 10-0. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 6-0 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Triton Central, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matches by six runs or more this season.
For Triton Central's part, Brylie Couch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Couch has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn Hittle, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Olivia Schaadt, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Monrovia and Triton Central will both be playing Covenant Christian the next time they take the field. The Tigers will host the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Bulldogs will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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