Softball Game Preview: Millville Thunderbolts vs. Mainland Regional Mustangs

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Previous Games

04/26/24 - Home	8-3 W
04/09/24 - Home	2-4 L
05/22/23 - Away	14-1 W
04/19/23 - Home	9-8 W
05/19/16 - Away	9-0 W
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Millville is 8-1 against Mainland Regional since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. Millville will look to defend their home field against Mainland Regional at 4:00 p.m. Mainland Regional took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Millville, who comes in off a win.

Millville took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Egg Harbor Township, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Millville had just enough and edged out Egg Harbor Township 9-7. The game was the first time the Thunderbolts have beaten the Eagles on their field since April 12, 2019.

Jaslene Negron spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits.

On the hitting side, Isabella Musey and Gabriella Jacquet did most of the damage at the plate: Musey went 3-for-4 with three RBI, while Jacquet went 3-for-5 with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Kherington Rothmel, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-5.

They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Millville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Egg Harbor Township only managed eight hits.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Mainland Regional was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They lost 11-2 to Ocean City. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered since April 24, 2024.

Millville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mainland Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Millville was able to grind out a solid win over Mainland Regional in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 8-3. Will Millville repeat their success, or does Mainland Regional has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.