The Steinbrenner Warriors will square off against the Mitchell Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Steinbrenner has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Friday, Steinbrenner needed a bit of extra time to put away Wesley Chapel. They skirted past the Wildcats 11-10. The high-scoring effort was just what the Warriors needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Steinbrenner got a great performance from Lilly Patton as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Patton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
Sophie Luaces
| 04/04/25 @ Wesley Chapel | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Strawberry Crest | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Alonso | 1 |
| 03/08/25 vs East Bay | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Gaither | 1 |
At the plate, Sophie Luaces was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Fortenberry, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mitchell unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of Wiregrass Ranch by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since April 6, 2024.
Savannah Toukatly put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Toukatly was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, MacKenzie Tucker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Madyson Whitaker was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Steinbrenner's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Mitchell, they suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 14-3.
Steinbrenner's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Warriors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mitchell, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Steinbrenner continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
