Softball Preview: Mitchell Mustangs vs. Pasco Pirates
Mitchell is 8-0 against Pasco since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Mitchell Mustangs are on the road again to play the Pasco Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Mitchell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Mitchell's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Hernando on Thursday. They fell just short of the Leopards by a score of 1-0.
Mitchell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taryn Newton, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Pasco's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of Sunlake by a score of 4-3. Pasco has not had much luck with Sunlake recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Mariah Bennett was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Mitchell has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season. As for Pasco, their record is now 8-5.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mitchell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Pasco struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mitchell came out on top in a nail-biter against Pasco in their previous meeting back in April of 2022, sneaking past 6-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mitchell since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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