Middle College was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of the Fayette Ware Wildcats. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Middle College has scored all season.
For Fayette Ware's part, Lucas Dennis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Dennis was also big at the plate, scoring two runs.
In other batting news, Fayette Ware let Eli Williams and Jared Stewart loose on the outfield. Williams went 4-for-4 with seven RBI, a run, and a double, while Stewart went 3-for-3 with four runs, a triple, and an RBI. Cooper Dennie was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Middle College's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Fayette Ware, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Middle College is on the road again on Saturday to play Madison at 6:30 p.m. As for Fayette Ware, they will take on Bolivar Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last six games Bolivar Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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