Softball Preview: Milton Eagles vs. Chattahoochee Cougars
The Milton Eagles will face off against the Chattahoochee Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Milton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Milton is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering St. Francis just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Knights by a score of 4-3. While the Eagles didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Annabel Scott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Carson McElroy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Oneacre, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Milton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Francis only tossed four.
Meanwhile, Chattahoochee lost 8-1 to Sprayberry on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Yellow Jackets: they've now lost three in a row.
Chattahoochee saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kya Walker, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Chattahoochee, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Milton's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. Milton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Chattahoochee, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Milton continue to outrun the ball?
Milton came up short against Chattahoochee in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 11-7. Will Milton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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