Middletown had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it six. They lost 9-1 to the Hale Ray Noises. The Blue Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Noises apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2016.
As for Hale Ray, the win keeps they at an undefeated 6-0. Considering they have won five games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hale Ray's part, Lily Jahne made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Jahne has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
In other batting news, Maggie Janecek and Faith Kalisz did most of the damage at the plate: Janecek went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Kalisz went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Middletown will venture away from home to square off against Glastonbury at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hale Ray, they will challenge Ellington at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Noises' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 12.2 runs per game this season.
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