Softball Game Preview: Mize Bulldogs vs. Richton Rebels

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Previous Games

02/24/26 - Away	1-2 L
03/27/25 - Home	7-2 W
03/25/25 - Away	13-1 W
03/21/24 - Away	13-0 W
03/19/24 - Home	12-0 W
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Mize is 8-2 against Richton since February of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rebels at 6:15 p.m. Mize is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.

If Mize beats Richton with ten runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Mize didn't even let Bay Springs on the board on Thursday, marking Mize's second-straight 10-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Mize, who have now won nine matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Mize got a massive performance out of Kate Sullivan, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Marissa Reyes was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.

Mize hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Richton's offense. They came up short against Stringer on Thursday, falling 12-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Rebels in their meetings with the Red Devils: they've now lost four in a row.

Richton's loss dropped their record down to 9-7-1. As for Mize, their victory bumped their record up to 17-9.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mize has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Richton struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.