For the second straight game, Kingston will face off against Middletown. The Tigers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Middie Bears at 4:45 p.m. The last three games Kingston has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Kingston gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past Middletown 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted against the Middie Bears since May 6, 2024.
Declan McDermott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Keegan Hughes was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
Kingston pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Middletown, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Middletown's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Kingston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. It's a different story for Middletown, though, as they've only averaged .336. Will they be able to contain Kingston's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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