Dublin is 0-10 against Millsap since February of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Lions will head out to face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Dublin has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dublin is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Tolar, falling 11-0. Considering the last time the Lions couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Meanwhile, Millsap entered their tilt with Early on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 16-3 margin over the Longhorns. With that win, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Carson Crouch made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Brandon Savage was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Millsap is 5-2 when Savage posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Miles Griffin, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Millsap was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .560. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory got Millsap back to even at 11-11. As for Dublin, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-15.
Dublin suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Millsap in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
