It is the little things that make the difference at the state tournament.  Oskaloosa took advantage of a Monarch error in the fourth and then came through with a big hit in each the fifth and sixth inning for a 4-1 decision over TMP.

The Monarchs took their only lead of the game when Emilee Augustine scored on a throwing error by the Bears following a ground out in the second inning.

Highlights

 

TMP then loaded the Monarchs in the third inning with two outs but could not take advantage.  Overall the Monarchs stranded seven runners on the bases.  Three of the runners were left at third and another two at second.

Oskaloosa scored tied the game following TMP’s only error, took the lead on a two out triple in the fifth and scored two more on a double in the sixth.

Coach Melissa Schoepf

 

TMP ends the season at 18-6 after making the state tournament for a third consecutive year.