For the first time this season, Middletown will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to face off against the Sycamore Aviators at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Middletown is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Edgewood.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sycamore). They put the hurt on Colerain with a sharp 24-4 win on Tuesday. The victory was nothing new for the Aviators as they're now sitting on three straight.
Ava Andolina made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddy Friedersdorf, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Gabby Chamness, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Sycamore always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .745. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Middletown's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Sycamore, their record now sits at 3-1.
Middletown might still be hurting after the 22-12 defeat they got from Sycamore in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Middies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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