Middleburg has won 11 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Baldwin has won 11 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Middleburg Broncos will host the Baldwin Indians at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Middleburg is headed into the matchup having just posted their closest win since April 16, 2024 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over Trinity Catholic.
Lily Bennett
| 02/18/25 vs Trinity Catholic | 11 |
| 05/02/24 vs Gainesville | 4 |
| 04/30/24 vs Ridgeview | 8 |
| 04/22/24 vs Tocoi Creek | 7 |
| 04/15/24 @ Fletcher | 9 |
| + 5 more games |
Lily Bennett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Middleburg's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mika Wesley, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Baldwin had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over Hilliard. The win continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Red Flashes: they've now won three in a row.
Kendall North was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Makaila Fry, who scored two runs.
Baldwin hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hilliard struck out 11 times.
Middleburg came up short against Baldwin when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 6-3. Can Middleburg avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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