New Deal extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-14 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Sudan Hornets. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Sudan, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-11-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Sudan's part, Danielle Mitchell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Mitchell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, Haylee Toscano was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two doubles, and one RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Daniella Ramirez was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sudan beat New Deal by a score of 21-8 on Thursday.
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