Softball Preview: Bartram Trail Bears vs. Mandarin Mustangs
After two games on the road, Bartram Trail is heading back home. They will take on the Mandarin Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams were dealt some close losses in their previous games and are determined not to let this one get away.
While Bartram Trail couldn't quite beat Paxon School For Advanced Studies on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point loss they were dealt on Thursday. Bartram Trail fell just short of Paxon School For Advanced Studies by a score of 10-8.
Kiera Strub made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Jaz Whitley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
While Mandarin couldn't quite beat Creekside on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point defeat they were dealt on Wednesday. Mandarin fell just short of Creekside by a score of 5-3. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Mandarin in their matchups with Creekside: they've now lost four in a row.
Mandarin saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Schreiber, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Bartram Trail dropped their record down to 5-8 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Mandarin, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Bartram Trail hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Mandarin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.6. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Bartram Trail came up short against Mandarin in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 7-4. Will Bartram Trail have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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