For the second straight game, Somonauk will face off against Serena. The Bobcats will square off against the Huskers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Somonauk is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Somonauk fell victim to Serena and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Huskers, falling 10-0. The loss continues a trend for the Bobcats in their meetings with the Huskers: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Serena's part, Maddie Glade made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Glade has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lanee Cole, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jenna Setchell, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Serena hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in four consecutive matchups.
Serena is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Somonauk, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Somonauk hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Serena struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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