For the second straight game, Edgar will face off against Newman. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Fighting Cardinals at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Edgar has four straight wins, Newman has eight straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Edgar is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Newman 22-8 on Tuesday. Considering the Wildcats have won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jorja Knetter made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Knetter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
Riley Mueller
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In other batting news, Riley Mueller was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brandi Halvorsen, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Edgar was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .415. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .415 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Newman's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Edgar, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Edgar hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Newman struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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