Softball Recap: Middletown Takes a Loss

Mustangs

Team Score (Highest)

04/03/26 @ Lower Lake	7
03/17/26 vs Justin-Siena	5
03/31/26 @ Kelseyville	3
03/04/26 @ Healdsburg	1

Middletown had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They fell just short of the Lower Lake Trojans by a score of 8-7. On the bright side, the seven- run performance marked the Mustangs' highest-scoring matchup to date.

As for Lower Lake, their record is now 3-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 25, 2025.

For Lower Lake's part, Crystal Pepper was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Those ten strikeouts gave Pepper a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eden Sparks, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Heidi Ortega, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Middletown and Lower Lake will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Mustangs see the field they'll take on Fort Bragg at 4:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Lower Lake, their break will end when they face Clear Lake at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th.