Milton's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mount Carmel RED TORNADOES and snuck past 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Milton also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
For Mount Carmel's part, Clark Cartright put in work no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Cartright was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Johnny Morgante was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Mount Carmel was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. This was only their first loss (out of four games) when they post three or more doubles.
Milton's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Mount Carmel, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milton will take on Warrior Run at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Warrior Run's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Milton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mount Carmel, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Columbia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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