05/10/25 vs Martinsville | 12-0 |
05/10/25 vs Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City | 13-0 |
05/02/25 vs Martinsville | 8-2 |
Mulberry Grove had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They never let the Martinsville Bluestreaks get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-2 last Friday.
Lily Johnson made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Taylor Stone was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lyla Mollett, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one run.
Mulberry Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martinsville only posted an OBP of .000.
Mulberry Grove's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5. Admittedly, the team didn't face the toughest opposition across those games, namely Martinsville, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City, and Martinsville. As for the Bluestreaks, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
Looking ahead, Mulberry Grove will venture away from home to take on Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Martinsville, they will take on Lawrenceville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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