Monroe is 0-10 against Central Academy since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Redhawks will be playing at home against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Monroe has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monroe is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game on Tuesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-0 to Parkwood, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Central Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Forest Hills a 15-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering the Cougars have won seven contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Crawford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Central Academy let Kieryn Peters and Emma Hunt run wild. Peters scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Hunt scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Hunt a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Melanie Jones, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Central Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are 7-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Central Academy, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-8 record.
Monroe might still be hurting after the 18-1 loss they got from Central Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will the Redhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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