After flying high against West Carroll on Thursday, Middleton came back down to earth. The Tigers lost 16-9 to the Madison Mustangs on Tuesday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in March.
Shaelyn Daniels stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Webb, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Middleton has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for Madison, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Middleton will face off against Bradford at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Madison, they will venture away from home to take on Gleason at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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