Mullen has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Forge Christian Fury at 4:30 p.m. Mullen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Mullen lost 14-4 to Denver South on Saturday.
Rayna Salazar was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those stolen bases marked the first that she's stolen this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Stewart, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Forge Christian entered their tilt with Holyoke on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Dragons with a sharp 13-1 win. Considering the Fury have won three contests by more than 11 runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Julianna Alfaro made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Forge Christian got a massive performance out of Rio Beck, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Kaedence Miller was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Forge Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least 11 hits in five consecutive games.
Mullen's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Forge Christian, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mullen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Forge Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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