Clinton is 0-10 against Midway since March of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. Clinton will face off against Midway at 6:00 p.m. Clinton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Clinton will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs last Friday, then bounced right back against Princeton on Wednesday. Clinton walked away with a 14-9 win over Princeton. The victory was some much needed relief for the Dark Horses as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Carmella Carlton
| 03/19/25 @ Princeton | 4 |
| 02/26/25 @ Lakewood | 3 |
| 04/18/24 @ Midway | 3 |
| 03/08/24 @ Hobbton | 3 |
| 03/05/24 @ Lakewood | 3 |
Karson Wilson and Carmella Carlton did most of the damage at the plate: Wilson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Carlton scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Carlton a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emery Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Clinton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Midway waltzed into their game on Wednesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Tigers a 7-0 shutout.
Ella Clark was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Macy Raynor was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Midway pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Clinton, their record now sits at 3-4.
Midway's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Clinton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. It's a different story for Midway, though, as they've only averaged .226. Will they be able to contain Clinton's hitters?
Clinton suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Midway when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Clinton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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