Milton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Creekview Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Milton of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
For Creekview's part, Jack Burns looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jackson Stanley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Carter Gilliam, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.
Milton's loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Creekview, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 10-13.
Milton will be playing in front of their home fans against Alpharetta at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Alpharetta is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Milton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Creekview, they will take on Allatoona at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Allatoona will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Creekview surely won't give up without a fight.
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