NEN is 4-0 against Blue River since August of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. NEN have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Blue River at 10:00 a.m. NEN is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Blue River is facing NEN at the wrong time: NEN suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Titans. NEN's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Allie Rutar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Taylor Scholting, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, NEN didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Twin River only tossed three.
Meanwhile, Blue River posted their biggest victory since September 23, 2023 on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over Arlington.
NEN's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2. As for Blue River, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
NEN took their victory against Blue River in their previous meeting back in August of 2022 by a conclusive 17-3. Does NEN have another victory up their sleeve, or will Blue River turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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