Milford dropped their record down to 5-10 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 15-0 to the Hanover Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Hanover, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Hanover's part, Alex Boone was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Boone has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Hanover got a massive performance out of Jorgen Drent, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Hayden Avard was another key player, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Milford will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Souhegan at 4:00 p.m. Hanover will be paying especially close attention to the Spartans' game: after the Spartans face off against Sanborn Regional, they'll take on Hanover again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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