New Bedford is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Monday. They will face off against the Brockton Boxers. New Bedford's hitters haven't had much luck over their past five matchups, but Monday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Whitman-Hanson Regional hit New Bedford with a six-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Whalers lost 7-0 to the Panthers.
Meanwhile, Brockton scored the most runs they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They came up short against Stoughton, falling 13-6.
New Bedford's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Brockton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Everything went New Bedford's way against Brockton in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as New Bedford made off with a 21-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Whalers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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