Baseball Recap: Millbrook comes up short despite Jack Strom's strong performance

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 7:38am

Baseball Recap: Millbrook Wildcats vs. Rolesville Rams

Millbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Rolesville Rams by a score of 7-5. Millbrook was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rolesville apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.

Jack Strom was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Mason Fortune, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.

On Rolesville's side, Nate Hollenbeck looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eli Kamm, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Zach Overton was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Millbrook's loss dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Rolesville, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-14.

Millbrook will face off against New Hanover at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Millbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Rolesville, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Wake Forest at 7:00 p.m. Wake Forest is coming into the match with eight straight victories at home, so Rolesville will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.

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