Monroe County just dropped a 26-0 absolute shellacking on the Lenawee All-Stars on Tuesday, July 21, and honestly, the final tally barely scratches the surface of how dominant they were. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement game, especially for some incredible seniors playing their last competitive softball.
Olmsted and McMahon: A Pitching Clinic That Lenawee Couldn’t Touch
Let’s talk about the pitching, because it was flat-out masterful. Brea Olmsted, the Summerfield grad heading to Adrian College for golf, showed off why she earned MVP honors for Monroe. She was lights out, going 2-for-3 with a double at the plate, but on the mound? She threw five innings, gave up just one fluke hit, and punched out ten Lenawee batters. Talk about going out on top! Olmsted herself said it was “exciting” and “great to play with girls I’ve been playing against for four years.”
Then you had Olivia McMahon of Monroe, who’s off to Michigan State, backing her up. McMahon tossed another five innings, allowing only two hits and striking out six. Together, these two combined for a three-hitter in a 10-inning game! Whiteford coach Matt VanBrandt, leading the Monroe squad, nailed it when he said, “They did a great job. They threw a lot of strikes, that’s the key.” Olmsted, a lefty with “a lot of spin,” and the right-handed McMahon perfectly complemented each other, keeping Lenawee hitters totally off balance by alternating two-inning stints before finishing with one inning each.
A Batting Order That Just Wouldn’t Quit
While the pitching was stellar, that 26-0 score doesn’t happen without some serious lumber. Monroe County’s offense was relentless. They ran up against an All-Star rule that limited teams to five runs an inning, and you know what? They hit that maximum *three times*. One inning even got halted with the bases loaded and no outs, meaning it could have been even worse for Lenawee! VanBrandt wasn’t wrong when he commented, “We had a lot of great seniors in Monroe County.”
Bedford All-Stater Kaitlyn Kwiatkowski was on fire, racking up three hits, including a pair of doubles. She put it perfectly: “We definitely had some really hot bats.” One of those scorching bats belonged to Aly Lewis of Monroe, who absolutely crushed a home run to straightaway centerfield. When asked if she thought it would clear the fence, Lewis didn’t hesitate: “Honestly, yes. I hit it so good that I almost didn’t feel it hit the bat.” Addison Ramsby, Emma Price, Emily Lambert, and Kennady Kroll each chipped in with two hits, showing just how deep this lineup was. On the Lenawee side, Maddy VanBlack was a bright spot, earning MVP honors with a 2-for-2 performance.
It was a truly bittersweet night for players like Olmsted and McMahon, who played their final competitive softball game. As Olmsted put it, “It’s bittersweet.” But what a way to send them off! Now, with softball done, both Brea Olmsted and Olivia McMahon are set to begin their collegiate careers, Olmsted on the golf course for Adrian College and McMahon in the classrooms at Michigan State. We’ll be keeping an eye on these talents as they move on to their next chapters!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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