Mitchell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Watertown Arrows. The Kernels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Arrows apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Kinsley Herges and Brooklyn Schlimgen stepped up to the plate in a big way. Herges went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Schlimgen went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Herges has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Peterson, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Mitchell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Watertown, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.
Coming up, Mitchell will be playing at home against Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Kernels' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Watertown, they will take on Yankton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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