Las Cruces’ Steven Milam goes yard in LSU’s win over Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Las Cruces native and Centennial High School graduate Steven Milam hit his first NCAA career home run in LSU’s 12-1 win over Missouri at Taylor Stadium on Friday.
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Centennial High School grad Steven Milam (@Monster_Milam99) launches a shot to right field for his first NCAA career home run with the Tigers.
pic.twitter.com/zcPFisKICM— Sam Guzman (@SamGuzmanTV) April 20, 2024
In the top of the third inning, Milam turned on a 91 MPH pitch from the right hand of Logan Lunceford and sent it over the right field fence.
Milam’s solo shot extended LSU’s lead over Missouri to 4-0.
The home run ended up being Milam’s only hit of the game as he finished going 1-for-5 at the plate in the win.
31 games into his true freshman season, Milam is hitting .314, has 33 hits, 5 doubles, 1 HR, 17 RBIs, and has scored 23 runs.
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