Monticello had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-12 to make it 12. They lost 12-0 to the Cornwall Central Dragons. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Cornwall Central, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. The result was nothing new for the Dragons, who have now won four games by 12 runs or more so far this season.
For Cornwall Central's part, Taylor Horaz made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Horaz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Maddie Ferraro was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Kristen Mackay also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Looking ahead, Monticello is taking a road trip to challenge Sullivan West at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. As for Cornwall Central, they will host Washingtonville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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