The Monticello Sages jumped on Blue Ridge early never looked back in an 18-5 route Tuesday afternoon.

After a four-run first inning, Monticello blew the flood gates open with a nine run second, sending 13 batters to the plate, capped by a Jacob Burton three-run triple.

Burton led Monticello with two hits, three RBIs and two runs scored.

Ryne Bundy went 2-for-3 with four runs scored and a pair of RBIs. Nathan Mumm also scored four runs witth an RBI in a 1-for-2 effort.

Konnor Bundy went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run, while Austin Hopper and Daniel Peterson finished 1-for-3 with an RBI apiece.

Monticello improves to 8-0 while Blue Ridge drops to 6-3.

Tune in next Monday as the Monticello Lady Sages softball team travels to Mt. Zion for a 4:30 pm contest. You can hear the action on 95.9 FM WEZC and online at dewittdailynews.com.

The next boys baseball broadcast is next Friday, as Monticello travels to Decatur St. Teresa.