Monticello was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Beacon Bulldogs. The Panthers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
Ryleigh Schoonmaker was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Schoonmaker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Taylor Crumley led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Reiley Schloicka, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Monticello's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Beacon, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Monticello will square off against Goshen Central at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Beacon, they will face off against Spackenkill at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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