ARCADIA – All season long Lemon Bay’s opponents have struggled when Zoey Mills takes the circle. In their first meeting with DeSoto County earlier this season, Mills threw a nifty two-hitter in a 9-0 Manta win.
Thursday, Mills pitched 4.1 shutout innings, allowing just two hits, striking out seven and left with a 2-0 lead, but things got a little wild afterward. Ultimately, it was Mills’ bat that saved the day with a go-ahead home run as the Mantas rallied for the 8-6 win.
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