Softball Preview: Mill Creek Hawks vs. Milton Eagles
It'll be Battle of the Birds when Hawks faces off against the Milton Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mill Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Mill Creek is returning to their home field after beating North Gwinnett on theirs, despite the fact North Gwinnett has dominated at home this season. Mill Creek blew past North Gwinnett 10-4 on Tuesday. Considering the Hawks have won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kenzie Fitch looked comfortable as she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she also racked up two strikeouts, the mostshe's had since back in September.
At the plate, Mill Creek let Ronnie Wade and Blair McClain loose on the outfield. Wade scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while McClain scored three runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Carsen Faber, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Mill Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Milton posted their closest victory since August 31, 2023 on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over Johns Creek.
Avery Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Carson McElroy was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Mill Creek is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. As for Milton, their victory bumped their record up to 18-8.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Mill Creek hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1 home runs per game. However, it's not like Milton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.9. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Mill Creek came up short against Milton when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 7-2. Will Mill Creek 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.
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