Softball Game Preview: Middletown Blue Raiders vs. Biglerville Canners

The Middletown Blue Raiders are taking a road trip to challenge the Biglerville Canners at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Biglerville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Middletown, who comes in off a win.

Middletown is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Susquehanna Township with a sharp 28-1 win on Thursday. The Blue Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by ten runs or more this season.

Middletown got a massive performance out of Journee Stover, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Maci Shutt was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.

Middletown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Biglerville's offense. They lost 11-0 to Susquehannock on Thursday. The Canners' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Biglerville's defeat dropped their record down to 14-5. As for Middletown, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.

Middletown's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Blue Raiders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Biglerville, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Middletown continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.