Middleton hasn't had much luck against West Carroll recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Tigers are taking a road trip to face off against the War Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Middleton will be strutting in after a win while West Carroll will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Middleton turned things around against Liberty Tech Magnet on Tuesday. They blew past the Crusaders 18-9. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Clarksburg hit West Carroll with a four-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The War Eagles fell 10-6 to the Rockets. The War Eagles' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Karma Wilkey put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Presley Coleman and Gracelyn Vernon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Coleman went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Vernon went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those stolen bases marked the first that Coleman has snagged this season. Hayden Weaver was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Middleton's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for West Carroll, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
Middleton suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to West Carroll in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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