Millville dropped their record down to 9-3 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Montgomery Red Raiders by a score of 16-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Quakers have suffered since May 15, 2024.
Dylan Brokenshire made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Nathan Benedict, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
As for Montgomery, their record is now 8-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 1, 2024.
On Montgomery's side, Parker Bennett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Bennett has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, Max Furman was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with seven RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high. Lincoln Miller also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Coming up, Millville will take on Neumann Regional Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Quakers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Knights have averaged an impressive 12.7 runs per game this season. As for Montgomery, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Benton at 4:30 p.m.
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