Mullen extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 8-8. They lost 15-0 to the Cherry Creek Bruins. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bruins from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Mullen saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kory Abbott, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
As for Cherry Creek, their record is now 11-7. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won eight games by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Cherry Creek's side, Paloma Heshmati made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Heshmati has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2024.
In other batting news, Laurel Brinschwig was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia McDermott, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Mullen will square off against rival Eaglecrest at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Cherry Creek is set to challenge their familiar foe Arapahoe at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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