There's no place like home for Millennium, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on April 11th. Everything went their way against the Venture Academy Mustangs on Thursday as the Millennium Falcons made off with a 15-4 win. With that victory, Millennium brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Alicia Robinson and Melia Ritchie were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Robinson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Ritchie struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Robinson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Robinson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Ritchie went 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Jocelyn Hernandez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lanie Gonzalez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
On Venture Academy's side, Tiffany Bruss made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Millennium pushed their record up to 9-10 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Venture Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Millennium will head out on the road to challenge Stone Ridge Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Venture Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Big Valley Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Big Valley Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Venture Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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