For the second straight game, Loveland will face off against Milford. The Tigers will challenge the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Loveland will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Loveland barely beat Milford the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Eagles on Friday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Nate Ryan looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Derek Fleming, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Carrigan, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Loveland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Milford only posted a batting average of .259.
Milford's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 13-10. As for Loveland, their victory bumped their record up to 15-6.
Milford's pitching crew better be locked in on Monday. Loveland hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. It's a different story for Milford, though, as they've been averaging only 0 home runs. Will they be able to keep Loveland in the park? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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