Mullen proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by ten) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Denver East Angels 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since September 1, 2023.
Bayla Slucki spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Roslyn Fresquez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in September.
Mullen's win bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Denver East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Mullen has already played their next matchup, a 15-1 victory against Englewood on the 7th. Denver East has also already played their next game, a 17-1 defeat against Denver North on the 8th.
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