Midlothian extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-16. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Monacan Chiefs. The Trojans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chiefs earlier this season, when they won 12-1.
William Hohenstein
| 03/30/26 vs Grace Christian School | 5 |
| 05/19/26 @ Monacan | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Monacan | 2 |
| 05/15/26 @ Cosby | 1 |
| 04/24/26 @ Freeman | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
William Hohenstein and Benjamin McAuliffe did some serious damage despite the final result: Hohenstein got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, while McAuliffe went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Hohenstein is becoming a predictor of Midlothian's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 3-15 when he doesn't).
As for Monacan, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Midlothian since March 25, 2022.
On Monacan's side, Braeden Shores made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Shores has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Brady McCormack looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Grayson Morris was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Deon Hallback, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Coming up, Midlothian will be playing at home against Clover Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Monacan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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