If Middletown was feeling good off their 12-4 takedown of Mt. Hope last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Middletown Islanders took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Toll Gate Titans on Monday. Middletown was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Toll Gate apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Toll Gate's part, D Wilson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Toll Gate let A Cota and A Preston loose on the outfield. Cota went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Preston scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of S Villegas, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Middletown's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Toll Gate, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Middletown will head out on the road to square off against Woonsocket at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Middletown is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Toll Gate, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Scituate at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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