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| 02/21/25 - Away | 16-15 W |
| 02/14/25 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 02/24/23 - Away | 17-18 L |
| 02/24/23 - Away | 6-9 L |
| 02/25/22 - Away | 6-19 L |
| + 5 more games |
Monroe gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past the Sumter County Panthers 16-15. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-6 last Friday.
Javion Tinch was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jayden Shorter was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Kameron Vicks was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Monroe was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Monroe now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Sumter County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monroe will head out to square off against Hardaway at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hardaway's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Monroe's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sumter County, they are taking a road trip to challenge Shaw at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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