Monett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Parkview Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Monett of the 17-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2018.
For Parkview's part, Dylan Mahan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Kimo Loque was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Klaytin Conrad, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Monett's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Parkview, their win bumped their record up to 6-21.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monett is on the road again on Tuesday to play Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. Mt. Vernon and Monett are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads. As for Parkview, they will head out on the road to take on West Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Plains' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Parkview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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