Madison La Follette hasn't had much luck against Middleton recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lancers will welcome the Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Madison La Follette was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Riverside University/Meir on Saturday. The Lancers put the hurt on Riverside University/Meir with a sharp 13-4 victory.
Meanwhile, Middleton was able to grind out a solid win over Madison West on Thursday, taking the game 7-4.
Megan Button made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Annika Jafferis, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kylie Klock, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Middleton's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Madison La Follette, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Madison La Follette suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Middleton in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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