Middleton hasn't had much luck against Chamberlain recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Tigers will host the Storm at 10:00 a.m. Middleton has given up an average of 16.2 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Middleton is headed into Saturday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They came up short against Robinson, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, Chamberlain came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Dragons.
Daria Bush made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Lantz, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
Chamberlain's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Middleton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.
Middleton couldn't quite finish off Chamberlain in their previous meeting back in May of 2022 and fell 7-5. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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