Chincoteague dropped their record down to 5-5 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 15-0 to the Middlesex Chargers. The Ponies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Middlesex, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games.
For Middlesex's part, Magen Daniels was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Daniels has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Kayleigh Moye was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Libby Oliver, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Looking ahead, Chincoteague will square off against Salisbury Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Chincoteague is facing Salisbury Christian at the right time seeing as Salisbury Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Middlesex, they will welcome Mathews at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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