Milton had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-8 to make it ten. They lost 14-2 to the Mt. Abraham Eagles. The matchup marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
As for Mt. Abraham, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games.
For Mt. Abraham's part, Calvin Peck made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Peck was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Mt. Abraham let Stefan Johnson and Abe Ready run wild. Johnson went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Ready went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Evan Corrigan was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milton will face off against Vergennes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mt. Abraham, they will take on Enosburg Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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