The Middleton Vikings will venture away from home to face off against the Centennial Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Middleton will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Middleton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Capital on Thursday. The Vikings put the hurt on the Golden Eagles with a sharp 8-1 victory. Considering the Vikings have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Jeremiah Keithley
| 04/17/25 vs Capital | 4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Meridian | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Boise | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Rocky Mountain | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Twin Falls | 2 |
Jeremiah Keithley was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Grady Churchfield was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Middleton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Capital only posted a batting average of .174.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Centennial and Meridian meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Patriots walked away with a 7-2 win over the Warriors.
Middleton's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for Centennial, their record now sits at 17-3.
Middleton took their victory against Centennial in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 7-0 score. Do the Vikings have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Patriots turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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