The Gilmer County Titans will challenge the Midland Trail Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Gilmer County is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.
Gilmer County proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 17) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Doddridge County, sneaking past 8-6. The game was the first time the Titans have beaten the Bulldogs on their field since April 12, 2023.
Paige Montgomery was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Erin Stoddard, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Gilmer County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Midland Trail's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Liberty by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered since March 22nd.
Midland Trail's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Gilmer County, their victory bumped their record up to 17-5.
Gilmer County suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Midland Trail in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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