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| 03/24/26 - Away | 8-6 W |
| 03/25/25 - Home | 2-8 L |
| 03/19/24 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 04/17/23 - Home | 4-17 L |
| 03/19/19 - Home | 5-2 W |
| + 2 more games |
Mattoon took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Newton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Greenwave skirted past the Eagles 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Greenwave have posted since May 14, 2025.
Micheala Starwalt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Belle Powers, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Mattoon has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.0 runs this season. As for Newton, they moved to 4-2 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mattoon will challenge Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Greenwave's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redskins have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Newton, they will take on Dieterich at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Movin Maroons have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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