In what's become a running theme this season, Miller gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the Millersport Lakers 8-2. That's more bragging rights for Miller, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jayden Agriesti made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Agriesti has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Agriesti was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Emma Lanning was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Abby Keller was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Millersport's side, Kendyl Bonkowski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Veronica Rarey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while going 3-for-3.
Miller is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Millersport, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Miller will face off against Harvest Prep at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Harvest Prep: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home, while Miller has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Millersport, they will square off against Berne Union at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Berne Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.4 runs per game this season.
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