Softball Preview: Malcolm Clippers vs. NEN
Malcolm is 3-0 against NEN since August of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Malcolm Clippers will be staying on the road to face off against NEN. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Malcolm might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-3 to Auburn, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, NEN entered their match against Twin River on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. NEN fell 12-9 to Twin River. NEN has struggled against Twin River recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Allie Rutar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Scholting, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, NEN kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Malcolm's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for NEN, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2.
Malcolm beat NEN 15-11 when the teams last played back in August of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Malcolm since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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