Mitchell is 0-10 against Owen since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Mountaineers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warhorses at 4:30 p.m. Mitchell has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mitchell lost 18-3 to Owen on Tuesday.
For Owen's part, they let Hannah Norton and Mia Roland run wild. Norton got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Roland scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave Norton a new career-high. Payten Brockman was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Owen was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win was the third in a row for Owen, bringing their record up to 10-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Mitchell, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mitchell has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Owen struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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