Midway's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Rockwood Tigers with a sharp 19-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Green Wave in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Dawson Buckner
| 03/14/25 @ Sunbright | 4 |
| 04/23/25 @ Rockwood | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Harriman | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Rockwood | 2 |
| 03/17/25 @ Oakdale | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Dawson Buckner made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Buckner was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBI. He has become a key player for Midway: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-17-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rowynn McClure, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Caiden Brewer also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Midway's victory bumped their record up to 9-17-1. As for Rockwood, their defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-15.
Coming up, Midway will host Coalfield at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Green Wave surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rockwood, they will venture away from home to face off against Oliver Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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