After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bradford, Middleton was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Fayette Ware Wildcats by a score of 15-10. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Brody Cornelius
| 04/17/25 @ Fayette Ware | 4 |
| 03/24/25 @ Humboldt | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Humboldt | 3 |
| 03/03/25 @ Falkner | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Halls | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Brody Cornelius, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for Middleton: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 4-11 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Tony Street, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Middleton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Middleton's win bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Fayette Ware, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middleton will welcome West Carroll at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fayette Ware, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bolton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Fayette Ware is facing Bolton at the right time seeing as Bolton is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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