Middlesex has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Rappahannock Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Middlesex is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
After only two runs in their last contest, Middlesex made sure to put some runs up on the board against Colonial Beach on Thursday. Middlesex blew past Colonial Beach 20-3. Middlesex's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Magen Daniels was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Daniels has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Daniels was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Candice Brown, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Courtney Jessie, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, neither Rappahannock nor Caroline made it onto the board on Monday thanks to some airtight pitching. Rappahannock and Caroline finished up their game with a 0-0 draw.
Middlesex's win bumped their record up to 4-0-1. Rappahannock's draw makes their record 0-1-1 this season.
Middlesex might still be hurting after the 20-2 defeat they got from Rappahannock in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Middlesex avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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