| 05/01/24 - Home | 19-11 W |
| 04/23/24 - Away | 24-14 W |
| 05/09/23 - Home | 17-22 L |
| 04/14/23 - Home | 23-5 W |
| 04/24/19 - Away | 19-2 W |
| + 3 more games |
Dunellen is 7-1 against New Brunswick since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Destroyers will head out to challenge the Zebra at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Dunellen's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
Dunellen came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Middlesex, falling 27-17. The Destroyers' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Rose Ciccolella stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Kyla Fucito was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
North Plainfield hit New Brunswick with a seven-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Zebra lost 16-6 to the Canucks. The Zebra have struggled against the Canucks recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Yasmeli Thomas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nina Del Toro, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
New Brunswick's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Dunellen, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dunellen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .663. However, it's not like New Brunswick struggles in that department as they've averaged .594. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Dunellen's way against New Brunswick when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Dunellen made off with a 19-11 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Destroyers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
