Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Midland Trail). They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Wyoming East Warriors on Thursday. The Patriots not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 29, 2024.
Madison Rader was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season.
In other batting news, Midland Trail let Raelyn Morris and Jessi Mooney run wild. Morris scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Mooney went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most runs Morris has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Walker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Midland Trail always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Patriots
| 03/27/25 vs Wyoming East | 11-2 |
| 05/15/24 vs James Monroe | 8-0 |
| 05/08/24 vs Greenbrier West | 3-2 |
| 04/30/24 vs Charleston Catholic | 4-0 |
| 04/29/24 vs Meadow Bridge | 20-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Midland Trail's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Wyoming East, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Midland Trail will take on Richwood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Midland Trail is facing Richwood at the right time seeing as Richwood is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Wyoming East, they will challenge Chapmanville Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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