The Carteret Ramblers will head out to challenge the Edison Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carteret has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Carteret is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Middlesex, falling 20-2.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Edison made sure to put some runs up on the board against Piscataway on Thursday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Chiefs with a sharp 12-1 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Jenna Fugate and Callie DiBisceglie were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Fugate tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, DiBisceglie tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Fugate has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Fugate went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while DiBisceglie went 2-for-4 with two runs.
In other batting news, K Harkins was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Olivia Shourt, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Edison's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Carteret, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Carteret suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Edison in their previous matchup on April 2nd. Can the Ramblers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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