The Midland Mustangs will challenge the Hillcrest Screamin Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Midland has three straight wins, Hillcrest has ten straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Friday, Midland got the win against Augusta by a conclusive 23-7. Considering the Mustangs have won seven matches by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Madelyn Jefford and Haylee Meeks made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Jefford tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Meeks struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. At the plate, Jefford fired off three home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 6-for-6, while Meeks went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. What's more, Jefford posted two stolen bases, the most she's had since back in March.
Addison Rooffener
| 04/18/25 @ Augusta | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Clarendon | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Bradford | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Calico Rock | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Pangburn | 2 |
In other batting news, Addison Rooffener was incredible, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (four). Kori Hart was another key player, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with five runs, one double, and one RBI.
Midland lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The home team had come away the winner the last three times Hillcrest and Marked Tree had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Screamin Eagles came up short against the Indians on Friday, falling 23-3.
Midland's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Hillcrest, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
