Baseball Recap: Midfield Patriots vs. Shades Valley Mounties
After a string of three wins, Midfield's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 18-8 defeat at the hands of the Shades Valley Mounties. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Midfield of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Lorenz Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jaden Lightfoot, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
On Shades Valley's side, they let J'Caius Moore and James Allen loose on the outfield. Moore scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Allen scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Timothy Nelson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Midfield's defeat dropped their record down to 9-16. As for Shades Valley, their victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-23.
Midfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Shades Valley also has no future games currently scheduled.
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