For the second straight game, Mitchell will face off against Madison. The Mountaineers will head out to square off against the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Mitchell has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mitchell lost 22-4 to Madison on Tuesday. The Mountaineers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Madison's part, Carrie Gunter was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Gunter has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Eleura Clark was a standout: she went 5-for-6 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Sams, who went 4-for-6 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
Madison always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mitchell only posted an OBP of .394.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Madison, bringing their record up to 9-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Mitchell, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mitchell has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Madison struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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