The Sullivan Golden Arrows are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Mitchell Bluejackets at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sullivan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Linton-Stockton 9-2. Considering Sullivan has won 16 contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jaylynn Hobbs was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hobbs was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kensley Wiltermood was a standout: she scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mylee Vandevender, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mitchell can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past North Knox 10-8. The high-scoring effort was just what Mitchell needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Karsyn Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Natalee Nissley and Page Mullis did most of the damage at the plate: Nissley scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Mullis scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Mati Rosenberger was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sullivan's record now sits at 24-4. As for Mitchell, their record is now 8-15.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sullivan has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Mitchell struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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