Charles City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 15-5 to the Middlesex Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Charles City of the 20-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Middlesex's part, Shane Glenn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Glenn was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jackson Murray was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Nolan Ruthowski was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Charles City's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Middlesex, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charles City will take on Mathews at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Middlesex, they will be playing at home against King William at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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