Middlesex's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Essex Trojans with a sharp 19-3 victory. The win continues a trend for the Chargers in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won four in a row.
Lailah Baylor was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.7 strikeouts per game. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Middlesex got a massive performance out of Rylee Buck, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Buck is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Sophie Wilds was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Chargers
| 03/26/26 @ Essex | 69.2% |
| 03/24/26 @ Rappahannock | 20% |
| 03/19/26 @ Lancaster | 21.7% |
| 05/29/25 vs Westmoreland | 33.3% |
| 05/15/25 @ Mathews | 64.9% |
| + 5 more games |
Middlesex always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2025.
Middlesex's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4.
Middlesex and Essex will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Chargers see the field they'll take on Colonial Beach at 5:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Essex, their break will end when they face King & Queen Central at 5:00 p.m. on April 13.
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