Softball Recap: Clara Davel can't quite lead Madison West over Middleton

By Team Reports May 21, 2024, 4:48pm

Softball Recap: Madison West Regents vs. Middleton Cardinals

Madison West and Middleton squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Madison West had to settle for second. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Middleton Cardinals. Madison West just can't catch a break and has now endured 14 defeats in a row.

Madison West saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clara Davel, who went 1-for-3 with a double.

On Middleton's side, the result came thanks to Megan Button's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up ten Ks. Button has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Zimmerman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Madison West's loss dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Middleton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.

As of now, neither Madison West nor Middleton have any future games scheduled.

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