Softball Preview: Mumford Mustangs vs. Snook Bluejays
The Mumford Mustangs will be playing at home against the Snook Bluejays at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Mumford: 3.5, Snook: 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Mumford put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They never let North Zulch onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mumford.
Hallie Baldwin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Baldwin was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mumford let Kelsie Rangel and Trinity Martinez loose on the outfield. Rangel went 4-for-4 with five RBI, three doubles, and two runs, while Martinez scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Bucknum, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Snook unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of Burton by a score of 2-0. Snook has not had much luck with Burton recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Aubrey Becker spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
Mumford has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Snook, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-11-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mumford has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Snook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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