The Polytech Panthers will square off against the Middletown Cavaliers at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Polytech came out on top against St. Andrew's on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Panthers walked away with a 7-3 win over the Cardinals. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won five in a row.
Cam Allen
| 05/12/26 @ St. Andrew's | 2 |
| 04/30/26 @ Seaford | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs Delmarva Christian | 2 |
| 04/24/26 @ McKean | 1 |
| 04/16/26 vs Milford | 1 |
Makai Parker and Cam Allen were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Parker tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Allen struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. At the plate, Parker earned two runs and two stolen bases, while Allen went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Allen is becoming a predictor of Polytech's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 2-9 when he doesn't).
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Dulin, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Middletown). They were the clear victors by a 24-2 margin over Newark on Wednesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Cavaliers with their most commanding win of the season.
Middletown's win bumped their record up to 5-15. As for Polytech, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
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