Softball Recap: Mandarin Mustangs vs. Orange Park Raiders
Mandarin can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Orange Park Raiders a 10-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Mandarin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Chloe Jenkins tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mandarin let Ryleigh Booth and Ariana Brown loose on the outfield. Booth went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Brown scored a run while going 2-for-3. Madison Cady was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Mandarin's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Orange Park, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7.
Mandarin will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Atlantic Coast at 6:00 p.m. on April 16th. Mandarin is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Orange Park, they will be playing at home against Columbia at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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