North Putnam's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Monrovia Bulldogs out 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as North Putnam also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Camryn Riggle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bailee Pride, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Hailee Daigle was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Monrovia's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Tylynn Secuskie gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Piper Carpenter was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
North Putnam's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-18. As for Monrovia, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
North Putnam will take on Greencastle at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Monrovia, they will challenge Lebanon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Monrovia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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