Softball Recap: Milan Wildcats vs. Schuyler County Rams
Milan won the last time they faced Schuyler County, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Milan Wildcats came out on top against the Schuyler County Rams by a score of 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Emerson Pauley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amy Pickering, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Marian Dabney, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Milan hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Milan's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-11. As for Schuyler County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats challenges Pattonsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. They are coming into the matchup with four straight wins on the road, so Milan will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Schuyler County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Green City at 5:00 p.m.
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