Monticello couldn't beat Albemarle on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the seventh inning. The Mustangs fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 8-7. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost five in a row.
Nathan Ogden was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Gavin Halliday, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Monticello's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Albemarle, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-12.
Coming up, Monticello will look to defend their home field on Monday against Charlottesville at 6:00 p.m. As for Albemarle, they will head out to take on Fluvanna County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Flying Flucos will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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