If Monarch was riding high off their 9-1 takedown of Boulder last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Monarch Coyotes took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fairview Knights on Saturday. Monarch was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fairview apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Monarch saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charles Pearce, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Finn Gardner, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
On Fairview's side, Anton Keith looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Jack Espiritu-Niswonger was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Isaac Waymire was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Monarch has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Fairview, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Monarch will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Prairie View at 4:00 p.m. Prairie View is coming into the contest with seven straight wins on the road, so Monarch will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Fairview, they will face off against Mead at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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