The Middleton Tigers will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Clarksburg Rockets at 5:30 p.m.
Middleton will head into Tuesday's game ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Bradford on Tuesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run defeat they were dealt on Friday. Middleton fell just short of Bradford by a score of 10-8.
Bri Smith stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Kayla Druien was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Clarksburg came into Tuesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over Hughes on Tuesday.
Addison Milam made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Milam was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Alyssa Belew and Bayleigh Robison did most of the damage at the plate: Belew scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Robison scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Carlie Swinford, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Middleton's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Clarksburg, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Middleton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Clarksburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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