Milton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 12-1 to the Mifflinburg Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milton of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Mifflinburg's part, Taylor Stewart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Stewart has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Stewart was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pachucki Anna, who went 2-for-5 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Brooke Gessner was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Mifflinburg, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Milton will head out on the road to take on Line Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mifflinburg, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Shikellamy at 11:00 a.m.
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