Harvest Prep is 0-5 against Miller since April of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Warriors will welcome the Falcons at 5:30 p.m. Harvest Prep has given up an average of 15.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harvest Prep is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 22nd straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 19-0 to Grove City Christian.
Harvest Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michael Dilgard, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Jordan King also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Miller hadn't done well against Millersport recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Falcons were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Lakers. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Lakers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Tyler Hartley and Bryce Dorsey made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hartley didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Dorsey pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Miller is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-7 otherwise. At the plate, Hartley went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Dorsey went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Thompson, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high. Logan Doughty was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Miller was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .469. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .364 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Harvest Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Miller, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Harvest Prep might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Miller in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
