Monarch extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 3-12. They came up short against the Spanish River Sharks, falling 12-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 10-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Monarch saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Janiya McThay, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Spanish River, their record is now 9-3. Considering they have won eight games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Spanish River's side, Emme Roberson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Roberson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Those hits marked the first that she has got this season.
In other batting news, Riley Rogers was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Bailey Rogers was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Monarch wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 5-4 loss against Chaminade-Madonna on the 31st. As for Spanish River, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-0 defeat against Seminole Ridge on the 31st.
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