Sheffield hasn't had much luck against Mars Hill Bible recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Sheffield has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sheffield is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 37th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Cherokee, falling 18-0.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mars Hill Bible). They never let Decatur get on the board and left with a 24-0 victory on Friday. Considering the Panthers have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Stegall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Keeli Mullins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brie Robertson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Mars Hill Bible hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive contests.
Mars Hill Bible has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Sheffield, their loss dropped their record down to 0-17.
Sheffield might still be hurting after the 22-1 defeat they got from Mars Hill Bible when the teams last played on Thursday. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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