The Millard Eagles will face off against the Milford Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Millard fell victim to South Summit and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Wildcats. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Millard saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sawyer Stevens, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Milford). They blew past Water Canyon 28-5 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won eight in a row.
The team relied heavily on Haze Marshall, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Boston Sullivan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Milford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Millard has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Milford, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Millard skirted past Milford 3-1 in their previous matchup back in March. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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