Midlakes hadn't done well against Palmyra-Macedon recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Screaming Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Red Raiders 4-2. For the Screaming Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 12-9 victory the Red Raiders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Braxton Wilkes
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Braxton Wilkes was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Midlakes' success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Wilkes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Wilkes wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Nurse, who went 1-for-4 with one run.
Midlakes has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-6 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Palmyra-Macedon, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4.
Midlakes wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-6 defeat against Hornell on the 10th. Hopefully Palmyra-Macedon paid attention to the Screaming Eagles' game: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Screaming Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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