The New Palestine Dragons will square off against the Muncie Central Bearcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. New Palestine is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
New Palestine fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Avon on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Orioles by a score of 7-6.
Paige Ernstes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jersi Gross, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Muncie Central had to endure a 25-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Randolph Southern on Wednesday as Muncie Central made off with a 20-13 victory. Muncie Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
New Palestine's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-4. As for Muncie Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-13.
New Palestine took their victory against Muncie Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 20-0. Does New Palestine have another victory up their sleeve, or will Muncie Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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