Middletown took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Newburgh Free Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Middie Bears narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Goldbacks 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Middie Bears have posted since May 28, 2025.
Bethannie French spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nevaeh Otero, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Isabella Platero also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
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| 04/18/26 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 04/13/26 - Away | 2-14 L |
| 05/19/25 - Home | 17-5 W |
| 05/19/25 - Home | 5-1 W |
| 05/01/25 - Home | 3-7 L |
| + 5 more games |
Middletown's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Newburgh Free Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middletown will host Goshen Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Middie Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gladiators have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Newburgh Free Academy, they will be playing at home against Warwick at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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