The Mitchell Bluejackets are taking a road trip to take on the Bloomfield Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Bloomfield took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mitchell, who comes in off a win.
Mitchell took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Orleans, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bluejackets narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bulldogs 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bluejackets have posted since May 6, 2025.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Bloomfield challenged North Daviess on Wednesday. The Cardinals came up short against the Cougars, falling 14-2. The Cardinals just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Lila Koontz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Lailey Smith also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Bloomfield's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Mitchell, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5.
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