Softball Recap: Mackenzie Zimmerman leads a balanced attack to beat Janesville Parker

By Team Reports May 14, 2024, 3:41pm

Softball Recap: Middleton Cardinals vs. Janesville Parker Vikings

Middleton gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged the Janesville Parker Vikings out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Middleton.

Megan Button spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Middleton's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Zimmerman, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Middleton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a massive bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Janesville Parker, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.

Middleton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Janesville Parker: the pair will be back at it again later today.

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