Bluffton Varsity Tigers fell 5-2 to Monroe Central on Thursday despite out-hitting them seven to six. Konley Ault and Krista Blair each collected two hits for Bluffton Varsity Tigers. Monroe Central opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Monroe Central first got on the board when Ivy Phelps singled, scoring one run. Kinlee Taylor earned the win for Monroe Central. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking one. Kamryn Ault pitched five innings in relief for Bluffton Varsity Tigers. The hurler allowed three hits and one run while, striking out six and walking none. Kiah Craig took the loss for Bluffton Varsity Tigers. The pitcher went one inning, giving up four runs on three hits, striking out one and walking one. Craig stole two bases. Bluffton Varsity Tigers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Kierstynn Reed made the most plays with seven. Zoie Hood, the number seven hitter for Monroe Central, led the way with three runs batted in. The left fielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Phelps, Taylor, Darian Duncan, Lucy Huston, Raegan Quattlebaum, and Hood each collected one hit for Monroe Central.