Bartlett lost a close one when they played last Saturday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 13-3 walloping at the hands of the Milano Eagles. Bartlett has not had much luck with Milano recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Milano's part, Karley Hairston made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hairston has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hairston was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Mallory Miller and Marissa Balderas did most of the damage at the plate: Miller scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Balderas scored a run while going 3-for-4. Baylee Wall was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Bartlett's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Milano, they now have a winning record of 8-7-1.
Bartlett will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Thorndale at 6:00 p.m. Thorndale will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bartlett surely won't give up without a fight. As for Milano, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thrall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thrall's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Milano's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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