Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Middlesex). Everything went their way against the Essex Trojans on Thursday as Middlesex made off with a 26-4 win. With that victory, the Chargers brought their scoring average up to 8.2 runs per game.
Magen Daniels
| 03/27/25 vs Essex | 4 |
| 04/10/24 @ Charles City | 3 |
| 05/22/24 vs Northumberland | 2 |
| 04/18/24 vs King & Queen Central | 2 |
| 05/30/24 vs Rappahannock | 1 |
Magen Daniels made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Libby Oliver, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Kayleigh Moye also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Middlesex always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Middlesex now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Essex, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Coincidentally, Middlesex and Essex will both be playing St. Catherine's the next time they take the field. Essex will host St. Catherine's at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while Middlesex will host them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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