The Chamblee Bulldogs will square off against the Milton Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chamblee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Marist hit Chamblee with a four-run seventh inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs fell 9-4 to the War Eagles.
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Stella Barton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Chamblee saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sadie Thompson, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Ellasyn Bair also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Milton can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over Johns Creek.
Avery Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Miller was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Carson McElroy and Sophia Kirby did most of the damage at the plate: McElroy went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI, while Kirby went 2-for-3 with three runs. That's the most hits McElroy has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Wilkes, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Milton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Johns Creek struck out six times.
Milton's win bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Chamblee, they dropped their record down to 13-14 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Chamblee hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Milton struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chamblee might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Milton when the teams last played back in September. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
