Doherty extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 18-6 to the Mullen Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 12-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
As for Mullen, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their hitting performance: the team's won by an average of 12 runs thus far.
For Mullen's part, Kory Abbott and Maize Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Abbott went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple, while Jackson went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Haddie Slucki, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Doherty will take on Widefield in a tournament on Friday. As for Mullen, they will square off against Denver South at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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