Rockwood had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-17 to make it five. They came up short against the Midway Green Wave, falling 12-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Green Wave this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-5 on Monday.
As for Midway, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-12. That looming 12-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Midway's part, Colby Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Walker also tossed a walk, which is notable because Midway is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-11 otherwise. Walker was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pepper Willoughby, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Levi Scroggins was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockwood will welcome Sunbright at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Midway, they will face off against Meigs County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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