The Milton Yellowjackets will take on the Middlebury Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Milton put up the most runs they have all season on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Vergennes 13-12. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Yellowjackets as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Connor Newton
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Connor Newton spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and eight unearned) runs on ten hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Milton is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 0-6 otherwise.
At the plate, Aden Cota was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. Jack Tomasi was another key player, going 4-for-6 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Milton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Middlebury made easy work of Vergennes on Saturday and carried off a 14-2 victory. That looming 14-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Middlebury's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Milton, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-7.
Milton came up short against Middlebury in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 7-4. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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