Softball Preview: Mulberry Panthers vs. Frostproof Bulldogs
Mulberry is 2-8 against Frostproof since February of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Mulberry Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Frostproof Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Mulberry: 3.7, Frostproof: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Mulberry unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Tuesday. Their tough 13-5 loss to George Jenkins might stick with them for a while.
A'lejah Washington was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gracie Donalson, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Frostproof came up short against Fort Meade on Tuesday and fell 8-3.
Belle Mancillas put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Mancillas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Mancillas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Mancillas wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emily Wells, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Mulberry's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4. As for Frostproof, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6-1 record this season.
Frostproof's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Mulberry has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. It's a different story for Frostproof, though, as they've only averaged .342. Will they be able to contain Mulberry's hitters?
Mulberry suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Frostproof in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Mulberry avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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