Midland Park had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Butler Bulldogs as they made off with a 10-3 win. Midland Park might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three games by six runs or more this season.
Midland Park let Ralph Caprio and Ryan Fleming loose on the outfield. Caprio scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Fleming scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Fleming has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times he's played. Another player making a difference was Chase Shortway, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Midland Park's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Butler, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Park will take on New Milford at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Midland Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Butler, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Cresskill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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