The Sanford River Rats (17-21) didn't have a chance on Friday, as the Orlando Monarchs (19-18) won in blowout fashion, 9-0 at Tinker Field.
The Orlando Monarchs scored three runs in the sixth on a two-run error and a groundout by Blake Prince.
Jelaney Johnson was hot from the plate for the Orlando Monarchs. Johnson went 1-1, drove in one and scored one run. He.
Tyler Alexander got the win for the Orlando Monarchs thanks to 13 strikeouts. The Orlando Monarchs' pitcher tossed five innings of shutout ball and allowed only three hits.
Harrison Hukari (0-2) took the loss for the Sanford River Rats. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed five runs.