Softball Recap: Milton's Winning Streak Snapped at Seven Games

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 5:07pm

Softball Recap: Milton Eagles vs. Sequoyah Chiefs

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It was a good run, but Milton unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Sequoyah Chiefs by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since September 26, 2023.

Avery Miller was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.

Milton's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-6. As for Sequoyah, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milton will square off against Gainesville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Milton's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Gainesville has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road. As for Sequoyah, they will challenge Sprayberry at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sequoyah's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Sprayberry's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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