The Millennium Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Sunnyside Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Millennium has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Millennium's offense. They came up short against Queen Creek on Saturday, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Sunnyside faced Perry in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Blue Devils lost 10-0 to the Pumas. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Blue Devils, who until this game were averaging 3.9 runs allowed.
Millennium's loss dropped their record down to 14-16. As for Sunnyside, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-9.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Millennium hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Sunnyside struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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