Millbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Washington Patriots. That's two games in a row now that Millbrook has lost by exactly three runs.
For Washington's part, Sven Dupree made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Dupree was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Dupree wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trace Hough, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Hough has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Delauder, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Millbrook has fallen quite a ways from their 17-4 record last season and are now at 1-7. As for Washington, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-6.
Millbrook will be playing in front of their home fans against Tuscarora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuscarora's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Millbrook's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Washington, they will head out on the road to face off against Jefferson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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