Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clarksburg). Everything went their way against the Middleton Tigers on Monday as they made off with a 17-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rockets needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Addison Milam made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Libby Autry
| 04/14/25 vs Middleton | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Gleason | 2 |
| 03/10/25 @ Bradford | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs West Carroll | 1 |
| 03/03/25 vs Gleason | 1 |
In other batting news, Libby Autry was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lainey Glosson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Clarksburg now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Middleton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarksburg will square off against Halls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Middleton, they will take on Bradford at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.17 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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