For the second straight game, Mendenhall will face off against Northeast Jones. We've got a battle between Tigers coming up.
Mendenhall had been on a six-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Northeast Jones put an end to it on Tuesday. Mendenhall came up short against Northeast Jones, falling 14-1. Mendenhall's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Northeast Jones' part, Caroline Myrick was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Myrick was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Landrum, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Kylinn Vice, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Northeast Jones was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .415 or higher in five consecutive matchups.
Northeast Jones pushed their record up to 15-3-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.3 runs over those games. As for Mendenhall, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 11-5-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mendenhall has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Northeast Jones struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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