Sterling had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it seven. They lost 16-0 to the Milby Buffs. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Raiders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Milby, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.0 runs this season.
For Milby's part, Gabriela Villarreal made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Villarreal has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Milby got a massive performance out of Mariah Burnom, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave Burnom a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aubre Turrubiartes, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Coincidentally, Sterling and Milby will both be playing Spring Woods the next time they take the field. The Raiders will host the Tigers at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while the Buffs will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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