The Middleton Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Eagle Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Middleton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Middleton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over Eagle. The win made it back-to-back victories for Middleton.
Treyton Swygart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Swygart has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Swygart was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Ryan Collins was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Middleton is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. As for Eagle, their loss dropped their record down to 19-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Middleton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Eagle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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