Pine Forest extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-8. They came up short against the Milton Panthers, falling 19-6. On the bright side, the six- run performance marked the Eagles' highest-scoring matchup to date.
As for Milton, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Milton's part, Clive Pack made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pack was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, six RBI, and one double. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jackson Hauck looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Sayler Melton was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season. Parker McCoy was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Pine Forest will venture away from home to challenge Pensacola at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Milton, they will be playing at home against Gulf Breeze at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dolphins have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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