Softball Recap: Mullen Mustangs vs. Vista PEAK Prep Bison
Mullen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 23-10 to the Vista PEAK Prep Bison. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2022.
Morgan Stewart and Avery Oates stepped up to the plate in a big way. Stewart went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Oates went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kory Abbott, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Even though they lost, Mullen lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Mullen's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Vista PEAK Prep, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mullen will welcome Cherry Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mullen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Vista PEAK Prep, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Denver South, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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