Monticello had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-9 to make it 12. They lost 12-2 to the Valley Central Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.
Monticello saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Seth Jackson, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. That hit was Jackson's first of the season.
As for Valley Central, the victory got them back to even at 6-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Valley Central's side, Luke Watson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Jake Cancredi and Kellen Pliler did most of the damage at the plate: Cancredi got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs, while Pliler got on base in both of his plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Pliler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mason McDonald, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Monticello will challenge Minisink Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Valley Central, they will head out to square off against Pine Bush at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bushmen will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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