Millard hasn't had much luck against South Sevier recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rams at 3:30 p.m. Millard has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Millard is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-2 to Delta, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, South Sevier waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won 13 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Ryker Freeman made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other pitching news, Stockton Roberts looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kameron Hessey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Peyton Ingram, who went 4-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
South Sevier always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Richfield only posted an OBP of .281.
Millard's loss dropped their record down to 3-18. As for South Sevier, their victory bumped their record up to 17-5.
Millard suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to South Sevier in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
