Softball Recap: Mullen Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 19, 2024, 8:04pm

Softball Recap: Mullen Mustangs vs. Smoky Hill Buffaloes

Mullen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-6 to the Smoky Hill Buffaloes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.

Morgan Stewart was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kory Abbott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Mullen's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Smoky Hill, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mullen will challenge Vista PEAK Prep at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mullen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Smoky Hill, they will face off against Cherry Creek at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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