Milton had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it 11. They fell just short of the Navarre Raiders by a score of 3-2. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Milton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sayler Melton, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Brayden Sidelinger also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Navarre's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 25, 2025.
On Navarre's side, Colton Deman tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Deman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Jacob McDonald was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Jameson Rasmussen was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Milton will head out to take on Pine Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Navarre, they will head out on the road to challenge Pace at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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