Softball Recap: Mitchell Bluejackets vs. Austin Eagles
Mitchell put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over the Austin Eagles. The win was nothing new for Mitchell as they're now sitting on three straight.
Ella Gerkin was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Miley Teague, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mitchell is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Austin, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that loss, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mitchell will challenge Bedford North Lawrence at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mitchell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Austin, they will head out on the road to take on Charlestown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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