Softball Game Preview: Mathews Blue Devils vs. Gloucester Dukes

The Mathews Blue Devils will face off against the Gloucester Dukes at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mathews has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Mathews fell victim to Middlesex and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to the Chargers. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Blue Devils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Meanwhile, Gloucester put another one in the bag last Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Phoebus get on the board and left with a 19-0 victory. The Dukes' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last five matchups.

Gloucester pushed their record up to 18-0 with the win, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.5 runs on average over those games. As for Mathews, they now have a losing record of 8-9.

Mathews might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Gloucester when the teams last played last Wednesday. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.