New Washington is 0-4 against Rising Sun since May of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Mustangs are taking a road trip to challenge the Shiners at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
New Washington barely beat Switzerland County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 16-5 margin over the Pacers on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Mustangs considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Meanwhile, Rising Sun never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They blew past South Ripley 13-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Shiners.
The result came thanks to Elaina Titkemeyer's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Rising Sun's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for New Washington, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
New Washington suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Rising Sun when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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