While Mullen's win against Rangeview wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs skirted past the Raiders 12-10. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Bayla Slucki made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Slucki was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Mullen let Haddie Slucki and Roslyn Frequez run wild. Slucki went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Frequez went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Slucki has hit this season. Avery Oates was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Mullen hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rangeview struck out ten times.
Mullen's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Rangeview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's still a better percentage than their 1-5-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mullen will square off against Niwot at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rangeview, they will face off against Denver North at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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