After three games on the road, Midland is heading back home. They will take on the Jeanerette Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Midland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Midland was able to grind out a solid victory over Gueydan, taking the game 5-2. The win was just what Midland needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Mackenzie Credeur made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Credeur has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Credeur was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jordyn Simon, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Alyssa Bertrand was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Jeanerette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. Their rough 16-1 loss to Covenant Christian Academy might stick with them for a while.
Midland's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12. As for Jeanerette, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
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