Milton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the Shamokin Area Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milton of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
For Shamokin Area's part, EMMA KURTZ made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. KURTZ was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, KENNEDY PETROVICH was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was AUTUMN KEHLER, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Shamokin Area, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Milton will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Lewisburg at 4:30 p.m. As for Shamokin Area, they will square off against Mifflinburg at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mifflinburg's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Shamokin Area's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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