Middleton had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-10 to make it five. They fell just short of Bolivar Central by a score of 7-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Bolivar Central this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-6 two weeks ago.
As for Bolivar Central, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 24, 2024.
For Bolivar Central's part, Leah Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Aubrey Wells was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of McCarley Piefer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, Middleton will host Bradford at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. Bolivar Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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