Middleton had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Bradford Red Devils, falling 7-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
As for Bradford, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. Considering they have won eight matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Bradford's part, Cara Copous made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Copous has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.
Looking ahead, Middleton will take on Halls at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bradford, they will face off against Greenfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Yellowjackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.17 runs per game on average), something the Red Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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