Monroe extended their losing streak to 18 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-18 in the process. They lost 17-0 to the Piedmont Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 18-0 loss back in March.
As for Piedmont, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 17-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
For Piedmont's part, Ashlyn Pressley and Lilli Leopold made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pressley pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Leopold pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pressley has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 13 consecutive appearances. At bat, Pressley went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and one triple, while Leopold earned two runs and one stolen base. That triple was Pressley's first of the season.
In other batting news, Piedmont got a massive performance out of Lilly Carr, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave Carr a new career-high. Abbie Evans also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Monroe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Piedmont, they have already played their next contest, a 9-1 victory against Central Academy on the 30th.
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