It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Bolivar Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Middleton Tigers out 18-17. Winning may never get old, but Bolivar Central sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Bolivar Central got a massive performance out of Addyson Smith, who went 4-for-6 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mollie Nuckolls, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
On Middleton's side, Bri Smith and Brooklyn Webb did some serious damage despite the final result: Smith got on base in all six of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Webb went 5-for-6 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Kayla Druien was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Bolivar Central has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Middleton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Bolivar Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 20-8 victory vs. Haywood on the 25th. Middleton has also already played their next matchup, a 7-2 win against Madison on the 25th.
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