Middlesex was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Belmont Hill Sextants. That's two games in a row now that Middlesex has lost by exactly two runs.
Middlesex's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Belmont Hill, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middlesex will venture away from home to face off against Governor's Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Governors' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Middlesex's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Belmont Hill, they will head out on the road to take on Buckingham Browne & Nichols at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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