West Middlesex had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Reynolds Raiders. The Big Reds have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Raiders, too.
Harper Nickel (Waynesburg) made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Lila Kimmel
| 04/09/26 vs Reynolds | 4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Reynolds | 3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Cathedral Prep | 1 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lila Kimmel, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Allison Blanton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
West Middlesex kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
West Middlesex's record now sits at 4-2. As for Reynolds, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, West Middlesex will challenge Saegertown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Reynolds, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wilmington at 4:15 p.m. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Greyhounds have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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