Anclote hasn't had much luck against Mitchell recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. Anclote will host Mitchell at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Tuesday, Anclote came up short against Countryside and fell 8-5.
Anclote saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Ramos, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Ramos has posted since back in February. Another was Nathan Langley, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, Mitchell unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against Sunlake, falling 7-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Mustangs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Mitchell also got a good showing from NATE EALY, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. EALY has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Anclote's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Mitchell, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Anclote has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Mitchell struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Anclote might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Mitchell in their previous matchup back in May of 2019. Can Anclote avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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