Patton's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Mitchell Mountaineers out 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Patton also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2023.
Patton got a big performance out of Kanton Trull, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Cole Attaway was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Mitchell's side, AJ Mackey made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jacoby Dale, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The victory got Patton back to even at 7-7. As for Mitchell, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Patton will head out on the road to take on East Rutherford at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Rutherford will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Patton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mitchell, they will head out on the road to challenge Draughn at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Draughn's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Mitchell's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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