Softball Recap: Middleton Sets Scoring Season-High Against Caldwell

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

04/04/25 vs Caldwell	21
03/22/25 vs Fruitland	20
03/21/25 vs Century	19
03/21/25 vs Sugar-Salem	16
03/15/25 @ Twin Falls	11

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Middleton). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Caldwell Cougars a 21-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Natalie Miklancic was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Dawn Holman also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Middleton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Caldwell only posted an OBP of .238.

Middleton's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Caldwell, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middleton will challenge Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Caldwell, they will face off against Payette at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.