Softball Recap: Milford Wins Going Away Against Monticello

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

03/07/25 @ Beaver Dam	24
03/25/25 @ Monticello	23
03/10/25 vs North Summit	16
03/08/25 @ Beaver Dam	16
03/08/25 vs GV Christian	16

Milford never let their opponents score on Friday. They put the hurt on the Monticello Buckaroo with a sharp 15-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won ten contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Miley Willden was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mckinlee Curtis, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Karsydi Vetsch also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Milford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .545. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .421 or higher in five consecutive matchups.

Milford's record is now 11-4. As for Monticello, their loss was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milford will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Millard at 3:30 p.m. on April 9. As for Monticello, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pinnacle at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.