Softball Recap: Mitchell Mustangs vs. Nature Coast Tech Sharks
Mitchell won the last time they faced Nature Coast Tech, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Mitchell Mustangs came out on top against the Nature Coast Tech Sharks by a score of 5-1.
Taryn Newton spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mitchell's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Savannah Hencz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was MacKenzie Tucker, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Nature Coast Tech's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlynn Sentner, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Mitchell's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Nature Coast Tech, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
Mitchell didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 12-10 loss vs. Land O' Lakes on the 6th. Nature Coast Tech has also already played their next matchup, a 13-1 defeat against Sunlake on the 6th.
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