Andover extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-7 in the process. They lost 16-1 to the Fillmore Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-3 back in April.
As for Fillmore, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Considering they have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Fillmore's part, Mylee Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morghyn Ross, who went 3-for-5 with seven RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abby Earley, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, Andover and Fillmore will both be playing Cuba-Rushford the next time they take the field. The Panthers will head out to face the Rebels at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Eagles will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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