Softball Game Preview: Flushing Red Devils vs. Newtown Pioneers

After both having extra time off, the Flushing Red Devils and the Newtown Pioneers will shake off the rust and duke it out at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

As a matter of fact, Flushing put up the most runs they have all season last Wednesday. They put the hurt on John Adams with a sharp 18-9 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Red Devils as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Newtown, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They skirted past Lane 17-16. The Pioneers haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Newtown pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.5 runs over those games. As for Flushing, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.

Flushing suffered a grim 17-7 defeat to Newtown in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Red Devils 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.