Monticello had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-11 to make it 11. They came up short against the Minisink Valley Warriors, falling 14-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 back in April.
Monticello saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zariah Moore, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Minisink Valley, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 11-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games.
On Minisink Valley's side, Emily Smith looked comfortable as she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caitlyn Higby, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Ryin Perico was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello will square off against Liberty at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Minisink Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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