For the second straight game, North East will face off against Bohemia Manor. The Indians will venture away from home to face off against the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (North East 3.4, Bohemia Manor 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
North East is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since April 22, 2024 on Wednesday. They came up short against Bohemia Manor, falling 9-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 6, 2019, but that streak is no more.
For Bohemia Manor's part, Lyla Wescoat (2027) was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Wescoat (2027) has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Camille Mattucci (2026) was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and one double. Temperance Fitzimmons (2025) also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The win (which was Bohemia Manor's fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for North East, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
North East's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Indians have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bohemia Manor, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will North East continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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