Softball Recap: Mitchell Bluejackets vs. Perry Central Commodores
If Mitchell was riding high off their 8-0 takedown of South Central last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mitchell Bluejackets lost 12-2 to the Perry Central Commodores on Thursday. Mitchell was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Perry Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Mitchell saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aktyn Brown, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Perry Central's side, Aubreigh Gogel spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. Gogel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Perry Central let Rylee Par and Savanah Kellems loose on the outfield. Par scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Kellems went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double. Makenna Labhart was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Mitchell has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Perry Central, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-8.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing West Washington the next time they take the field. Mitchell will head out to face West Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while Perry Central will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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