Milton advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a dominant sweep of Rockdale County April 24. The Eagles racked up 24 runs in the doubleheader while holding Rockdale to just five hits.

Milton’s bats were hot early with the Eagles driving in six runs in the bottom of the first inning in Game 1. The Eagles plated five more in the fourth inning and won the run-rule shortened game in five innings.  

The Eagles offensive success continued in Game 2 with 15 hits and 13 runs.

Kristian Campbell and Curt McDonnell homered in Game 1 and Jack Rhodes hit a two-run shot in Game 2. Josh Carrico had four total RBIs, Mitch Landon batted 3-5 with two RBIs and two walks and Stephen Michaels was 3-6 with three RBIs in the series.  

Dylan Matela threw a five-inning complete Game 1, allowing two hits and one earned run with 10 strikeouts. Tyler McLoughlin earned the win in Game 2, allowing two hits and one earned run with five strikeouts and two walks.

Milton will host the winner of Norcross/Mill Creek in the second round slated to begin May 2.