The Mitchell Bluejackets will take on the Bloomington South Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mitchell has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mitchell fell victim to West Washington and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Senators, falling 13-0. The Bluejackets have struggled against the Senators recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Bloomington South came out on top against Seymour on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Panthers took their contest against the Owls 5-1. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Owls: they've now won three in a row.
Rachel Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Akasha Burton, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Sloane Barrett also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Mitchell's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Bloomington South, their victory bumped their record up to 10-3.
Mitchell skirted past Bloomington South 6-4 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Do the Bluejackets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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