Baseball Recap: Jorge Martinez and Jack Miller secure win for Utica

By Team Reports Apr 28, 2024, 1:23am

Baseball Recap: Utica Chieftains vs. Fraser Ramblers

Utica scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Fraser Ramblers. The high-scoring effort was just what Utica needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.

Jack Miller and Jorge Martinez were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Miller tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Martinez pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Miller scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Martinez scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Brady Johnston was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Denver Billy was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Utica now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Fraser, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Utica beat Fraser by a score of 14-4 later that day.

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