Milton entered their contest against Shamokin Area on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Milton Black Panthers lost 11-1 to the Shamokin Area Indians. The defeat continues a trend for Milton in their matchups with Shamokin Area: they've now lost six in a row.
For Shamokin Area's part, EMMA KURTZ made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. KURTZ has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. KURTZ was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, KENNEDY PETROVICH was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. AVA HUGHES was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Shamokin Area, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
Milton will be playing at home against Mifflinburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Shamokin Area, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Bloomsburg at 10:00 a.m.
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