The Monticello Buckaroo will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Milford Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Monticello is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 16-0 to Altamont.
While Milford didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Wayne with a sharp 18-3 win on Thursday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by seven runs or more this season.
Jaidyn McMullin made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Kloee Dotson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Paizlee Florence was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Milford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .542. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Milford's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-4. As for Monticello, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Monticello suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Milford when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Monticello have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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