It was a good run, but Millersport unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-2 walloping at the hands of the Miller Falcons. Millersport was red-hot at the plate headed into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the four contests prior) but Miller's pitchers proved too tough.
Alexis Barch made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
On Miller's side, Jayden Agriesti made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Agriesti has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Agriesti was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Abby Keller was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Millersport's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Miller, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Millersport will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grove City Christian at 5:15 p.m. One thing working in Grove City Christian's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matches. As for Miller, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Harvest Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Miller is facing Harvest Prep at the right time seeing as Harvest Prep is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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