Midway had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-14 to make it 11. They lost 13-1 to the Oak Ridge Wildcats. The Green Wave were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Midway saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyker Johnston, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Oak Ridge, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14-1. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Oak Ridge's side, Amiyah King made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. King has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Kylee Primm was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 12 contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Bay Hensley, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Midway wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 13-2 loss against Harriman on the 16th. As for Oak Ridge, they have also already played their next matchup, a 7-5 victory against McMinn County on the 15th.
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