Millis had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Medfield Warriors on Wednesday and snuck past 10-8. Millis' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Brody Barrett made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Barrett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Keelan Riggs was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Braden Ingoldsby was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
On Medfield's side, Danny Vazquez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jack Iovino, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Medfield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Millis' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. As for Medfield, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Millis will take on East Bridgewater at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Medfield, they will head out on the road to take on Medway at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Medfield will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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