Recap: Mitchell Mustangs vs. Jesuit Tigers
Mitchell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 22-2 defeat at the hands of the Jesuit Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mitchell of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
Mitchell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colin Keirns, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
On Jesuit's side, Aden Knowles looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Ryan Thompson relieved him and did a solid job, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, DJ Pirela was a standout: he went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Vincent DeCarlo, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Mitchell's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Jesuit, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Mitchell will head out on the road to face off against Palmetto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jesuit, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Plant at 7:00 p.m.
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