Miller City took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Tuesday. They skirted past Jefferson 7-6.
Karlee Gilgenbach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Teagan Rieman was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Morgan Verhoff was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Miller City will face off against Leipsic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The match will give Miller City their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Jefferson, they will challenge Upper Scioto Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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