After a string of five wins, Middleton's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Owyhee Storm. Middleton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Owyhee apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Jorja Crider and Natalie Miklancic stepped up to the plate in a big way. Crider scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Miklancic went 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Owyhee's side, Grace Brooks made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Brooks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brooks was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Samantha Hatzenbeller was incredible, firing off two home runs, three RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Haiylee Reeves, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Middleton's loss dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Owyhee, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-2.
Middleton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-3 win vs. Nampa on the 30th. Owyhee does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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