Midway has not done well against Triton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Midway Raiders skirted past the Triton Hawks 9-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Midway.
Midway got a massive performance out of Tamia Gwynn, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Karabeth Benton, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
On Triton's side, Aubree Bass spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on one hit and racked up ten Ks. Bass has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Stephanie Davis and Takyra (TK) Mclean did some serious damage despite the final result: Davis went 2-for-3 with a home run, two additional runs, and an additional RBI, while Mclean scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Midway's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs per game. As for Triton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midway will take on South Lenoir at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Midway's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so South Lenoir's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Triton, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Terry Sanford at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Triton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season.
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