Mullen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-6 to the Smoky Hill Buffaloes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Morgan Stewart was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kory Abbott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Mullen's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Smoky Hill, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mullen will challenge Vista PEAK Prep at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mullen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Smoky Hill, they will face off against Cherry Creek at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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