If Monroe Area was feeling good fresh off their 12-0 takedown of East Hall on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Purple Hurricanes fell just short of the Morgan County Bulldogs by a score of 5-3 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Purple Hurricanes have suffered since September 19, 2024.
Monroe Area has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season. As for Morgan County, they pushed their record up to 6-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Coming up, Monroe Area will take on Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Purple Hurricanes 3.1, the Dragons 1.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Morgan County, they will square off against Rutland at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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