Mansfield had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 5-6 to make it four. They fell 9-6 to Bakersfield. If Mansfield was looking for revenge after losing 8-0 to Bakersfield when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Bakersfield, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
For Bakersfield's part, Lexi Clarkson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Clarkson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Paige Crites and Kelsey Cotter did most of the damage at the plate: Crites went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, while Cotter went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Eden Cotter also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mansfield will venture away from home to take on Hartville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bakersfield, they will head out to face off against Van Buren at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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