Baseball Game Preview: Milton Panthers vs. Navarre Raiders

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 3:18am

Preview: Milton Panthers vs. Navarre Raiders

Milton is 2-8 against Navarre since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Milton Panthers will be staying on the road to face off against the Navarre Raiders at 6:30 p.m.

Last Saturday, Milton didn't have quite enough to beat Central and fell 2-1.

Milton got a good showing from Gracie Bonds, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Bonds has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

Meanwhile, Navarre came into Tuesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Pensacola Catholic 11-4. That looming 11-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Navarre yet this season.

Lily Weaver was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Taylor Jefferson, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Milton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Navarre, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.

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