North Summit lost to Millard on Tuesday and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Braves fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 7-6. The Braves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jaxon Preator was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Kestin Richins was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
North Summit's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Millard, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. North Summit will head out to square off against American Leadership Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Millard, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on South Summit at 3:30 p.m. on April 7.
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