Monroe proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by six) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the West Carrollton Pirates 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since March 29, 2025.
Ashley Palmer looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
Aubri Vandeventer
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At the plate, Monroe let Khloe Holmes and Aubri Vandeventer run wild. Holmes went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Vandeventer went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Vandeventer has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jadyn Harp, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Monroe was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .353 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Monroe's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for West Carrollton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Monroe will face off against Carlisle at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Carrollton, they will be playing at home against Piqua at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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