Mitchell won the last time they faced Sickles, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Mitchell Mustangs walked away with a 10-5 win over the Sickles Gryphons.
MacKenzie Tucker and Taryn Newton were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Tucker pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Newton tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Tucker scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Newton scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audrey Midyett, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and a run. Madyson Whitaker was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
On Sickles' side, Chloe Eichelberger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Mitchell is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Sickles, they dropped their record down to 3-18 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mitchell will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Calvary Christian at 6:00 p.m. As for Sickles, they will take on Pasco at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pasco is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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