Mullen extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 8-14 in the process. They came up short against the Cherokee Trail Cougars, falling 13-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since April 8th.
Mullen saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Marsh, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Cherokee Trail, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Cherokee Trail's side, Connor Carlson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Carlson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Landon Olds and Brody Ceyrolles did most of the damage at the plate: Olds went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Ceyrolles went 1-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave Ceyrolles a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Kenshalo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Mullen will face off against Lewis-Palmer at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. Cherokee Trail does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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