Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Millikan). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Compton Tarbabes a 13-0 shutout on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Austin Brett looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Millikan is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Adrian Ramirez and Xavier Kennard did most of the damage at the plate: Ramirez went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Kennard scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Ramirez has posted since back in April of 2024. Andrew Perez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Millikan hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Compton struck out ten times.
The victory got Millikan back to even at 4-4. As for Compton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millikan will head out to square off against Fountain Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Millikan 3.4, Fountain Valley 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Compton, they will take on Whitney at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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