Middleton was the 4-2 winner over Clarksburg when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Middleton Tigers fell just short of the Clarksburg Rockets by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday. Middleton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Avery Adams was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Adams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Whitley Russell and Kayleigh Maxwell stepped up to the plate in a big way. Russell scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Maxwell scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Bri Smith, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Middleton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Like Middleton, Clarksburg also got a great game from a two-way player: Addison Milam. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Milam was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Carlie Swinford was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Libby Autry, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Middleton's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Clarksburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season.
Middleton will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bolivar Central at 3:00 p.m. As for Clarksburg, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome West Carroll at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. West Carroll will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Clarksburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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