The Olton Mustangs will face off against the Abernathy Antelopes at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Olton has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Olton's offense. They came up short against Hale Center on Saturday, falling 24-0. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Owls: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Abernathy). They came out on top against Ralls by a score of 11-8 on Saturday. The Antelopes haven't had any issues with the Jackrabbits recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Lily Adames spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Zoriah Morrison was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Emma Klatt, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Olton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Abernathy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Olton might still be hurting after the 30-5 loss they got from Abernathy in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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