After losing to Middleton the last time they met, Blake decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Blake Yellow Jackets were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over the Middleton Tigers on Thursday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Blake has managed all season.
Anthony Mathews was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Mathews was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Levan, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Victor Mendez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Blake and bumps their season record up to 6-13. As for Middleton, their loss was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-19.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blake will square off against Chamberlain at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Blake is facing Chamberlain at the right time seeing as Chamberlain is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Middleton, they will head out on the road to take on King at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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