Loveland is 0-10 against Milford since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Loveland has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Loveland lost 11-1 to Kings on Saturday. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Loveland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Helena Keeton, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Milford, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. Everything went their way against Anderson on Friday as they made off with an 11-1 victory. Considering the Eagles have won ten games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ella Stein was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Maddie Varner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Milford hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Milford's win bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Loveland, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Loveland has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Milford struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Loveland suffered a grim 14-8 defeat to Milford when the teams last played back in April. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
