Derby Twins could not hold onto the lead against Hutchinson Monarchs on Monday and fell 8-5 despite leading by four at one point.

A solo home run to center field by AJ Mustow put Hutchinson Monarchs on the board in the bottom of the second.

Joel Lindahl tripled to center field, which helped Derby Twins tie the game at one in the top of the third.

In the top of the fifth, Derby Twins broke up the tie when Caden Richards singled, scoring one run. Then a wild pitch followed to extend the lead to 3-1.

Hutchinson Monarchs flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the eighth, scoring seven runs on seven hits to take the lead, 8-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by AJ Mustow that drove in two.

Alejandro Vanegas began the game for Derby Twins. The right-handed pitcher allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out three and walking four. Cole Toureau stepped on the mound first for Hutchinson Monarchs. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out three and walking three.

Derby Twins piled up 10 hits in the game. Joel Lindahl, Noah Allison, and Caden Richards each collected two hits for Derby Twins. Joel Lindahl, Noah Allison, and Caden Richards each drove in one run for Derby Twins. Derby Twins had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Daniel Craig, Dylan Broadway, and Tyson Owens led the team with two bases on balls each.

Hutchinson Monarchs tallied 11 hits in the game. AJ Mustow provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Hutchinson Monarchs with three runs batted in. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Blake Bradford, Jarrett Herrmann, JJ Spafford, and AJ Mustow each collected two hits for Hutchinson Monarchs. Jackson Legg led Hutchinson Monarchs with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Hutchinson Monarchs turned three double plays in the game.

Next up for Derby Twins is a game against Hutchinson Monarchs on Tuesday.

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