In what's become a running theme this season, Middlesex gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 23-3 margin over the Charles City Panthers. Middlesex's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Libby Oliver and Courtney Jessie made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Oliver pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Jessie struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). At the plate, Oliver scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Jessie got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Middlesex got a massive performance out of Carly Jessie, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Candice Brown, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The victory (which was Middlesex's third in a row) raised their record to 11-3. As for Charles City, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8-2.
Middlesex will head out on the road to take on King William at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Middlesex: 1.8, King William: 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Charles City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mathews at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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