RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Mitchell High School baseball team secured a regular-season-ending doubleheader sweep over Rapid City Stevens on Saturday.
Game 1 Highlights
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Pitching Performance:
- Carter McCormick pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and walking two batters.
- Parker Mandel closed out the game with two no-hit innings of relief, earning his third save of the season.
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Key Players:
- Conor Mattke drove in Mitchell’s only run with a double to center field, capitalizing on an error by Stevens’ shortstop Tyler Tschetter in the fifth inning. He finished with two hits and one RBI.
- Bailor Kristensen reached base three times through an error and walks, scoring once and walking twice.
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Stevens’ Pitching:
- Jace Thompson, the starting pitcher for Stevens, allowed four walks while throwing 95 pitches over five innings without allowing a run. He faced challenges with pitch location, resulting in nine balls being called and eight swings-and-misses outside the strike zone.
Game 2 Overview
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Rapid City Central’s Performance:
- Senior Jacob Ebert gave up four unearned runs over five innings, despite scattering four singles and striking out three batters. This marked his second loss this spring against Mitchell.
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Defensive Errors:
- Ebert’s performance was hindered by errors committed by the opposing defense, leading to unearned runs.
Conclusion
Mitchell’s victory improved their record to 16-9, showcasing strong pitching and key offensive contributions. The doubleheader sweep highlights the team’s resilience and skill as they head into the postseason.
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