Baseball Recap: Monett's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak at Home

Monett never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on the New Covenant Academy Warriors with a sharp 10-0 win. The Cubs not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 21st (when they won 10-0).

Aidan Clapper made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Monett is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 8-10 otherwise. Clapper was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and four stolen bases. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.

In other pitching news, Carson Burtrum looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

Miles Young

Runs

03/21/25 vs Southwest	3
05/15/25 vs New Covenant Academy	2
04/17/25 vs Cassville	2
03/31/25 vs Hollister	2
05/08/25 @ Clever	1
+ 7 more games

Back at the plate, Miles Young was excellent, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. Monett is undefeated when Young posts two or more runs, but 7-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Seitz, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one double.

Monett hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Covenant Academy struck out 11 times.

Monett's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-11. As for New Covenant Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monett will square off against Aurora at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for New Covenant Academy, they will face off against Greenwood at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.