Softball Game Preview: Manville Mustangs vs. Rutgers Prep Argonauts

The Manville Mustangs will square off against the Rutgers Prep Argonauts at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Manville has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Manville headed into their last contest having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Belvidere let them put that streak behind them. The Mustangs came out on top against the County Seaters by a score of 25-21 on Wednesday. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Rutgers Prep owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over Manville. The win continues a trend for the Argonauts in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won five in a row.

Rutgers Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Manville, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

Manville couldn't quite get it done against Rutgers Prep in their previous matchup on Tuesday as they fell 5-0. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.