Middlebury extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 6-4. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Missisquoi Valley Thunderbirds. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Thunderbirds earlier this season, when they won 12-2.
As for Missisquoi Valley, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Middlebury since May 2, 2023.
For Missisquoi Valley's part, Shane Bushey and Anthony Patnode did most of the damage at the plate: Bushey got on base in three of his seven plate appearances with three stolen bases and two RBI, while Patnode went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave Patnode a new career-high.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middlebury will welcome Enosburg Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Missisquoi Valley, they will host Mt. Abraham at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.
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