It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Midlakes ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past the Waterloo Tigers 5-4. For the Screaming Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2025.
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Ayden Klapp and Braxton Wilkes were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Klapp pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Wilkes struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Klapp also tossed no walks, which is notable because Midlakes is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 0-4 otherwise. At bat, Klapp got on base in two of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs, while Wilkes went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Donk, who went 2-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Nick Hunter was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The victory snapped Midlakes' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-5 record. As for Waterloo, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Midlakes is set to challenge their familiar foe Newark at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Waterloo will take on rival Mynderse Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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