Softball Recap: Milton Triumphs

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Milton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Oregon Panthers 6-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 back in April.

Morgan Bastian made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten contests.

Trinity Harris

Hits (Career)

05/19/26 @ Oregon	3
05/18/26 @ Whitnall	2
05/16/26 vs Edgewood	2
05/15/26 @ Baraboo	2
05/11/26 vs Fort Atkinson	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trinity Harris, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Ryley Knudsen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

Milton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.

Milton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season. As for Oregon, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-14.

Looking ahead, Milton will welcome Turner at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. Oregon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.