MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - After a hard-fought game against No. 6 Tennessee in last night's Midstate Classic, Middle Tennessee (14-12) rebounded with an exciting win at home against another in-state opponent in Belmont (12-7).
| Middle Tennessee 4, Belmont 3 (8 Inn.) |
Kailey Ahlstrom struck out two to begin the game, and the Blue Raider bats provided some early run support for the freshman in the bottom of the first frame. Lani Rodriguez singled home Summer Burgess, who reached on an infield single then stole second to get in scoring position.