Clarksburg lost to Middleton back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Clarksburg Rockets skirted past the Middleton Tigers 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Clarksburg.
Addison Milam made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Milam was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carlie Swinford, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Belew, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Like Clarksburg, Middleton also got a great game from a two-way player: Avery Adams. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Adams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Whitley Russell and Kayleigh Maxwell did some serious damage despite the final result: Russell scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Maxwell scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Bri Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Middleton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Clarksburg's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-8. As for Middleton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Clarksburg will be playing at home against West Carroll at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Clarksburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Middleton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bolivar Central at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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