Sickles lost against Mitchell back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Sickles Gryphons took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mitchell Mustangs. Sickles has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chloe Eichelberger was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Mitchell's side, MacKenzie Tucker and Taryn Newton were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Tucker tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Newton tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Tucker scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Newton scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Audrey Midyett was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and a run. Mya Brown was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Sickles' loss dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Mitchell, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sickles will challenge Pasco at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pasco is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Mitchell, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Calvary Christian at 6:00 p.m.
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