Softball Game Preview: Hawthorne Bears vs. Glen Rock Panthers

Hawthorne is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Glen Rock is on a ten-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Bears will welcome the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Hawthorne's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over Ridgefield Memorial. Considering the Bears have won six matches by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Meanwhile, Glen Rock fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Emerson on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 14-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cavaliers. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.

Glen Rock's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Hawthorne, their win bumped their record up to an identical 8-3.

Hawthorne might still be hurting after the 11-4 defeat they got from Glen Rock when the teams last played on April 4th. Will the Bears 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.