The matchup between Fillmore and Cuba-Rushford on Tuesday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 win over the Rebels. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 4-0 victory the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Mylee Miller
| 04/22/25 @ Cuba-Rushford | 6 |
| 04/09/25 vs Andover | 9 |
| 04/07/25 vs Bolivar-Richburg | 9 |
| 04/05/25 vs Franklinville | 7 |
| 04/03/25 vs Friendship | 9 |
Mylee Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Morghyn Ross was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Tenlee Miller, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Fillmore and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Cuba-Rushford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fillmore will host Arkport Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Bluejays have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season. As for Cuba-Rushford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bolivar-Richburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Rebels surely won't give up without a fight.
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