For the second straight game, New Deal will face off against Sudan. The Lions will welcome the Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Deal has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight losses, while Sudan will come in with three straight victories.
New Deal fell victim to Sudan and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 15-0 to the Hornets. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Sudan's part, Danielle Mitchell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. Mitchell has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, Haylee Toscano was a standout: she scored four runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Daniella Ramirez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Sudan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. They are 13-1-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
New Deal's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Sudan, their win bumped their record up to 14-11-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. New Deal hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Sudan struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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