Middletown extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-7 in the process. They lost 20-5 to the Clear Lake Cardinals. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Taylor Thompson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Clear Lake, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Clear Lake's side, Atiana Patino made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Patino was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Clear Lake let Karsyn Greer and Faith Mcintire run wild. Greer got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double, while Mcintire got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave Greer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cali Albaum, who went 1-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middletown will host Cloverdale at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clear Lake, they will face off against St. Helena at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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