Milford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-6 to the St. Xavier Bombers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milford of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Milford got a good showing from Zach Wiener, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Wiener has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Carter Sherk made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now hit three or more in the last three games he's played. Jake McCoy was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Milford's defeat dropped their record down to 11-17. As for St. Xavier, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-19.
Milford will be playing in front of their home fans against Sycamore at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last six games Milford has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. St. Xavier does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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