For the second straight game, Rogers will face off against Middletown. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Islanders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rogers is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Rogers proved they can win big on Monday (they won by ten) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over Middletown. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since June 5, 2024.
Jack Rosa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hayden Younger, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Milburn, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Middletown has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Rogers, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13.
Rogers' speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Middletown, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rogers continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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