While Milton's victory against Lanier wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Longhorns on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now won three in a row.
Avery Miller looked comfortable as she pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ellison Rucker was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Millie Morris was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Eagles
| 08/25/25 @ Lanier | 42.4% |
| 08/18/25 vs North Gwinnett | 14.3% |
| 08/16/25 @ Pope | 22.9% |
| 08/16/25 vs Lambert | 25% |
| 08/09/25 vs Paulding County | 36.7% |
| + 5 more games |
Milton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. The last time their batting average was this high was back in October of 2024.
Milton's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Lanier, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Looking ahead, Milton will venture away from home to face off against Chattahoochee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.5 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lanier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Flowery Branch at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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