Softball Recap: Midtown Keeps Rolling Against Jackson

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Previous Games

8-24-2026 - Away	16-0	W
10-1-2024 - Away	20-5	W
9-5-2024 - Home	15-0	W
9-28-2023 - Away	16-7	W
9-6-2023 - Home	20-6	W

Midtown came out on top against Jackson on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive 13-run first inning. The Knights were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Jaguars. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Jaguars: they've now won eight in a row.

Sage Alva looked comfortable as she tossed 1 inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maggie Morran, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances while logging 2 stolen bases, 2 runs, and 1 RBI. The two runs were her most since the 19th, when she went for 3 vs. Druid Hills. The team also got some help from My Marshall, who went 2-for-3 while logging 3 stolen bases, 2 runs, and 1 RBI.

Midtown took advantage of their speed and finished the game with seven stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases they have managed all season.

Midtown has now won three of their last four games on the road. That somehow still isn't as good as their 5-1 record this season. The road victories came by way of their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Jackson, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 5-1.

Midtown and Jackson should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings. The Knights will square off against Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (#110 vs. #281). Meanwhile, Jackson (ranked 160th) will meet Lithonia (ranked 391st) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.