Middletown extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 18-2 to the Sycamore Aviators. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Aviators this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-1 on April 3rd.
As for Sycamore, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.
For Sycamore's part, Ava Andolina made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Andolina has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
In other pitching news, Avery Hartig looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
Back at the plate, Kaitlyn Gambaccini was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabby Chamness, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
While Middletown had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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