The Middletown Mustangs will square off against the Fort Bragg Timberwolves at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Middletown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
While Middletown's victory against Upper Lake wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cougars 6-4. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Hayden Xavier
| 04/03/26 vs Upper Lake | 6 |
| 05/09/25 @ Upper Lake | 4 |
| 05/06/25 vs St. Helena | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Cloverdale | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Upper Lake | 1 |
Hayden Xavier made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Middletown is undefeated when Xavier posts two or more runs, but 1-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jon Hawkins was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one home run.
Middletown lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Fort Bragg didn't have quite enough to beat St. Helena on Friday and fell 5-4. The Timberwolves have struggled against the Saints recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Fort Bragg's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Middletown, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Middletown couldn't quite get it done against Fort Bragg in their previous meeting back in May of 2025 as they fell 16-11. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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