Bartram Trail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Mandarin Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bartram Trail of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bartram Trail saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaz Whitley, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Mandarin's side, Shelby Ricketts made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Ricketts was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Anderson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Ryleigh Booth was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Bartram Trail's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Mandarin, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Bartram Trail will head out on the road to face off against Baker County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Baker County is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Bartram Trail will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Mandarin will take on Bolles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mandarin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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