Softball Recap: Mitchell Bluejackets vs. Orleans Bulldogs
Mitchell entered their contest against Orleans on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Mitchell Bluejackets fell just short of the Orleans Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. It was the first time this season that Mitchell let down their fans at home.
Karsyn Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mitchell saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Davaney Roop, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Orleans' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Izzie Rutherford gave up only one earned run on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Chelsea Ralph was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Cambree Cline, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Mitchell's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-8. As for Orleans, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Mitchell will be playing in front of their home fans against Loogootee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Loogootee knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Mitchell likes a good challenge. As for Orleans, they will head out on the road to take on Springs Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Orleans has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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