For the second straight game, Walnut Hills will face off against Milford. Walnut Hills will take on Milford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Walnut Hills has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Milford will arrive with five straight victories.
Walnut Hills fell victim to Milford and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 10-0 to Milford. The game marked the first time this year in which Walnut Hills was not able to get on the board.
For Milford's part, Joey Buchanan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Buchanan has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Milford let Carter Sherk and David Kittrell run wild. Sherk went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI, while Kittrell got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Dillon Gamm was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Milford hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matches.
Walnut Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Milford, their record now sits at 11-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Walnut Hills has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Milford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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