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Milton Major League All-Stars fall 12-2 to Newark American in state tournament

Will play July 31 to stay alive in tournament
The Milton Major League All-Stars await Brian Sponaugle at the plate after his two-run homer in the top of the fourth inning. BY DAN COOK
Dan Cook
July 30, 2015
Milton's Brian Sponaugle reacts to his two-run homer in the fourth inning to bring Milton to within two. BY DAN COOK
Milton starter Tyler Husbands delivers to the plate in the 12-2 loss to Newark American. BY DAN COOK
Milton shortstop Hunter Rauch dives to try to a make a play on the ball. BY DAN COOK
Milton rightfielder Drew Kindl makes a great effort at the fence. BY DAN COOK
Chase Boyle came in to relieve Tyler Husbands. BY DAN COOK
Tyler Husbands makes a Stretch Armstrong play at first. BY DAN COOK
Milton shortstop Hunter Rauch throws to first. BY DAN COOK
Drew Kindl delivers to the plate in relief. BY DAN COOK
Levi Clifton makes a play on a ball in the outfield. BY DAN COOK
Brian Sponaugle was tough behind the plate for Milton. BY DAN COOK

District 3 Major League champions from Milton fell to Newark American 12-2 in the first round of the Little League Majors Delaware State Tournament July 29 at the Smyrna-Clayton Little League complex.

Newark American scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and didn't look back, only allowing two Milton hits while slamming 10 of their own.

Milton came within two on a two-run homer in the top of the fourth inning by Brian Sponaugle to give them hope of a rally, but Newark kicked into overdrive, scoring five in the fourth inning to put the game on ice.

"It seemed like we were a little tight, a little nervous," said Milton Manager Rusty Rauch. "It's a bigger stage. I thought we would've handled it a little better. We got right back in the game at 4-2, but then went out and made a couple of errors, and that was it."

Milton will play the loser of Newark American and MOT All-Stars Friday, July 31, in Smyrna.

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