Wildcats
| 10/06/25 vs Community | 8-7 |
| 09/27/25 vs Palmyra | 5-2 |
| 09/25/25 vs North Callaway | 7-6 |
| 09/18/25 vs Clopton | 4-0 |
| 09/11/25 vs Wright City | 7-1 |
| + 10 more games |
Montgomery County had won 15 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they bumped up to 13-1 to make it 16. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Community Trojans. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Reese Hill was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Turner, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Anna Klekamp, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Montgomery County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
As for Community, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Community's side, Maci Poindexter was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelyn Curtis, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Montgomery County will head out to take on Elsberry at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Wildcats 2.9, the Indians 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Community, they will head out on the road to face off against Louisiana at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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