Middletown had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let the Monticello Panthers get on the board and left with a 22-0 win on Tuesday. The Middie Bears have beaten the Panthers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Panthers has come to flipping the script.
Monticello's batters probably weren't too happy with Bethannie French, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (she gave up a single walk).
On the hitting side, Middletown got a massive performance out of Keira Stroud, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Alyssa Platero was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Middletown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .522. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monticello only posted an OBP of .053.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middletown will challenge Monroe-Woodbury at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Monticello, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Beacon at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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