By JEREMY McGUIRE
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Game 1  TMP 4, Russell 3
Kameron Schmidt pitched a complete game to lead the TMP Monarchs to a 4-3 game one win over the Russell Broncos at TMP field.  TMP took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning but could not score anymore despite having the bases loaded with only one out.  Russell tied the game with one run in the top of the second and it would stay tied until TMP scored twice in the bottom of the fourth to take a two-run lead.

The Monarchs were in front 4-2 going into the top of the seventh when Russell put up one run and had the bases loaded with two outs.  Schmidt was able to get Kaden Rohr to fly out to left field to end the game giving Schmidt a 5-2 record for the season.

Game 1 Highlights

Game 2 TMP 4, Russell 3
Liam Stults remained undefeated as he went to 4-0 on the season with a thrilling 4-3 win over Russell in game 2 of Monday night’s doubleheader.  Stults and the TMP Monarchs fell behind 2-0 in the top of the fourth.  TMP would respond with a two out RBI triple from senior Taylor Wasinger in the bottom the same inning.  TMP would take the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Russell tied the game at three with one run in the top of the seventh.  TMP answered with some magic of their own scoring the game winning run on an RBI double from junior Ryan Schippers.

The doubleheader sweep pushed the Monarchs to 14-4 on the season.  Russell drops to 12-8.  TMP will finish off the regular season at home on Thursday against Colby.

Game 2 Highlights

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