Monroe Central's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Randolph Southern Rebels 13-2. That's more bragging rights for Monroe Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kloee Brannan and Aubrey Johnson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Brannan tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Johnson pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Brannan scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Johnson scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Johnson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Jayme Brannan was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Chelsea Erwin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Monroe Central's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-17. As for Randolph Southern, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Monroe Central is on the road again on Friday to play Wapahani at 5:00 p.m. Wapahani is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Randolph Southern, they will challenge Union City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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