Mullen is 9-1 against Smoky Hill since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Mullen Mustangs will stay at home for another game and welcome the Smoky Hill Buffaloes at 4:15 p.m. Smoky Hill took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Mullen, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Mullen was able to grind out a solid victory over Pine Creek, taking the game 4-1.
Mullen got a great performance from Alexander Andrews as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Andrews has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Blake Young was excellent, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Thomas Stewart, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Smoky Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 17-1 defeat at the hands of Arapahoe.
Mullen's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Smoky Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Mullen came out on top in a nail-biter against Smoky Hill when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 4-3. Will Mullen repeat their success, or does Smoky Hill have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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