Softball Recap: Bartram Trail Bears vs. Mandarin Mustangs
Bartram Trail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Mandarin Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bartram Trail of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bartram Trail saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaz Whitley, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Mandarin's side, Shelby Ricketts made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Ricketts was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Anderson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Ryleigh Booth was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Bartram Trail's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Mandarin, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Bartram Trail will head out on the road to face off against Baker County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Baker County is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Bartram Trail will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Mandarin will take on Bolles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mandarin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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