Softball Preview: Mullen Mustangs vs. Eaglecrest Raptors
Mullen hasn't had much luck against Eaglecrest recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mullen Mustangs will take on the Eaglecrest Raptors at 4:15 p.m. Mullen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Mullen is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They lost 22-4 to Cherry Creek.
Morgan Stewart was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Eaglecrest came up short against Cherokee Trail on Tuesday and fell 8-3.
Eaglecrest saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Briahna Gallegos, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Mullen's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Eaglecrest, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mullen has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Eaglecrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Mullen might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Eaglecrest in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Mullen avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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