James Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the King George Foxes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to James Monroe of the 21-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Hunter Hicks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jordan Hardison made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Ian Davis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
James Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for King George, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-9.
James Monroe will be playing in front of their home fans against Maggie Walker at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. King George does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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