After three games on the road, Middleton is heading back home. They will take on the Verona Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Middleton earned a 7-2 win over Vel Phillips Memorial.
Savannah Roessler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit.
On the hitting side, Mackenzie Zimmerman was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace O'Connor, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Verona entered their tilt with Madison West with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Everything went their way against the Regents on Friday as they made off with an 11-1 victory. Considering Verona has won three matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
The win got Middleton back to even at 6-6. As for Verona, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Middleton couldn't quite finish off Verona when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 4-2. Will Middleton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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