Mitchell is 0-3 against Erwin since March of 2019 but things could change on Friday. Mitchell will host Erwin at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Mitchell and Draughn had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. Mitchell came up short against Draughn on Thursday, falling 19-7.
Zaiden Ayers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Olivia Ollis was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four matches, Erwin finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to McDowell. The Warriors' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Erwin's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Mitchell, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mitchell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Erwin struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mitchell suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Erwin when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Mitchell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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