Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Milton walked away with it. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Gulf Breeze Dolphins on Monday. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Dolphins on their field since May 6, 2021.
Saylor Melton
| 02/28/25 vs Pace | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Gulf Breeze | 3 |
| 03/26/25 @ Pace | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Pensacola Catholic | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Escambia | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Saylor Melton and Brayden Barrow were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Melton pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Barrow pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Melton also tossed a walk, which is notable because Milton is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 7-12 otherwise. At bat, Melton got on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Barrow scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cade Burdette was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Harley Messer, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Milton's victory bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Gulf Breeze, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-10.
Coming up, Milton will face off against Niceville at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. Gulf Breeze does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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