Preview: Mitchell Mountaineers vs. Patton Panthers
Mitchell is 0-3 against Patton since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Mitchell Mountaineers will head out on the road to face off against the Patton Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Mitchell will be strutting in after a win while Patton will be coming in after a loss.
On Thursday, it was close, but Mitchell sidestepped Owen for a 3-2 victory.
AJ Mackey made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Mackey was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Jacoby Dale and Maddox Burleson did most of the damage at the plate: Dale went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, while Burleson scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Patton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Polk County by a score of 4-3.
Laine Barrier made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Kanton Trull was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Patton was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
The win got Mitchell back to even at 4-4. As for Patton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Mitchell's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. Mitchell has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Patton, though, as they've been averaging only 1 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Mitchell continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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