Softball Preview: Midway Raiders vs. Martin County Knights
Midway has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Martin County Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Midway is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Midway is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They never let Martin County onto the board and left with an 11-0 victory. Considering Midway has won 13 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kiley Ives was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyleigh Stonerock, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Midway's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-3. As for Martin County, their defeat dropped their record down to 25-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Midway has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Martin County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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