Milby proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Deer Park Deer, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Buffs have posted since February 21st.
Eduardo Rivas made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Rivas was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, Woodard-Hicks Dre'Lyn was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 3-for-5. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Jacob Morales was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Milby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Buffs
| 04/12/25 @ Deer Park | 6-5 |
| 04/11/25 vs Sterling | 12-2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Sterling | 15-0 |
The victory was the third in a row for Milby, bringing their record up to 15-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Deer Park, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Milby will face off against Carnegie Vanguard at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buffs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rhinos have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Deer Park, they will square off against Clear Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Deer's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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