Softball Recap: Nature Coast Tech Sharks vs. Mitchell Mustangs
Nature Coast Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mitchell Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nature Coast Tech of the 12-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Nature Coast Tech saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlynn Sentner, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Mitchell's side, Taryn Newton spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Newton has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Nature Coast Tech now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Mitchell, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Nature Coast Tech didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 13-1 defeat vs. Sunlake on the 6th. Mitchell has also already played their next game, a 12-10 loss against Land O' Lakes on the 6th.
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