It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Middletown ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Berlin Redcoats. The victory was nothing new for Middletown as they're now sitting on three straight.
For Berlin's part, Madeline Mota spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. Mota has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lizzy Fitzsimmons made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Julia Matan, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Middletown's win bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Berlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Middletown will head out on the road to challenge Bristol Central at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Bristol Central: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Middletown has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. Berlin will take on Newington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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