Middletown is 0-3 against Polytech since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Cavaliers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Middletown is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over Newark Charter School on Tuesday. The Cavaliers haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Polytech faced Smyrna in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Panthers came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 7-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won four contests in a row.
Madison Frazier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on one hit.
At the plate, Emma Shelton was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. She also snagged a stolen base, marking her first of the season. Danica Humphries was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Polytech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matches.
Polytech's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Middletown, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Middletown couldn't quite get it done against Polytech in their previous matchup last Monday as they fell 7-4. Can the Cavaliers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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