Softball Recap: Polytech Comes Up Short in High-Profile Game with Middletown

Polytech faced Middletown in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Panthers fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since May 12, 2025.

Polytech's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-5. As for Middletown, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.

Polytech didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 17-1 victory against Dover on the 28th. As for Middletown, they have also already played their next game, a 14-0 win against Newark on the 28th.