New Brunswick hasn't had much luck against Dunellen recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Zebra will be playing at home against the Destroyers at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
North Plainfield hit New Brunswick with a seven-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Zebra came up short against the Canucks, falling 16-6.
Yasmeli Thomas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Nina Del Toro was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Dunellen unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 27-17 to Middlesex.
Rose Ciccolella led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Fucito, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Dunellen's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for New Brunswick, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. New Brunswick hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .413. However, it's not like Dunellen struggles in that department as they've averaged .557. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
New Brunswick suffered a grim 19-11 defeat to Dunellen in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Zebra have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
