The Middlesex Chargers will head out to challenge the Mathews Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Middlesex's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Mathews' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Middlesex's victory against King & Queen Central wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Chargers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Royal Tigers 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chargers have posted since May 14, 2024.
Mathews came out on top against Northampton on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Blue Devils put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 16-9 win. The result was nothing new for the Blue Devils, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Middlesex is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Mathews, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Middlesex took their victory against Mathews in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 17-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Chargers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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