August 13 2021 The Milwaukee Milkmen defeated the Houston Apollos 6-1, scoring three runs in the first inning and three more in the fourth. Milwaukee finished with eight hits and no errors, while Houston collected five hits without committing an error.
Milwaukee’s A. Walker II went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. T. Martin added three hits and two RBI, while D. Washington drove in two runs. B. Vertigan and L. Trowbridge each scored twice, with Trowbridge also recording a double. Milwaukee’s six-run effort was supported by 10 walks and six total RBI.
Ryan Zimmerman earned the win for Milwaukee after allowing one run on five hits over seven innings. He walked three and struck out five before R. Boyer and N. Hadley combined to pitch two scoreless innings, with Hadley striking out two.
Houston’s lone run came in the first inning on
Jordan Pontious’ second home run of the season. Pontious finished 1-for-3 with a walk and the RBI, while
Hudson Bilodeau went 2-for-4 with a double.
Jake Voss took the loss after surrendering six runs on five hits and six walks in 3.1 innings.
