Miller hadn't done well against Millersport recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Lakers with a sharp 10-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Lakers: they've now won three in a row.
Tyler Hartley
| 04/22/25 @ Wellington School | 8 |
| 04/14/25 @ Grove City Christian | 5 |
| 03/31/25 @ Berne Union | 5 |
| 04/08/25 @ Fisher Catholic | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Nelsonville-York | 1 |
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Tyler Hartley and Bryce Dorsey were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Hartley didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Dorsey tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hartley also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Miller is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-7 otherwise. At the plate, Hartley went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Dorsey went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Nick Thompson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Logan Doughty, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Miller was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .469. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .364 or higher in three consecutive games.
Miller now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Millersport, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Miller will face off against Harvest Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Millersport, they will challenge Grove City Christian at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lakers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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