Miller and Banning squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Miller had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Banning Broncos by a score of 10-9. Miller was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Banning apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
Miller saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Good, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Banning's side, Marquis Stewart-Vaughn made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Stewart-Vaughn has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Stewart-Vaughn was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, John Lara III was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Michael Ortega, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Miller's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-7-1. As for Banning, their win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-7.
Miller does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Banning, they will challenge Rancho Christian at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Rancho Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Banning surely won't give up without a fight.
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