Middletown extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 9-6. They came up short against the Mt. Hope Huskies, falling 14-3. The Islanders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Huskies from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Mt. Hope, their win bumped their record up to 3-10. That looming 14-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Mt. Hope's part, Madison Andrews made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Andrews was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sofia Haberman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Hailey Ferreira, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middletown will host Lake Forest at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mt. Hope, they will be playing at home against Toll Gate on Monday.
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