East Boston is 0-4 against Newton South since May of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Jets will be playing at home against the Lions at 4:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
East Boston barely beat Somerville the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Jets were the clear victors by a 22-16 margin over the Highlanders on Thursday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Jets' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Newton South, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They put the hurt on Waltham with a sharp 18-3 win on Monday. Considering the Lions have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Newton South pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for East Boston, their victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-7.
East Boston suffered a grim 20-1 defeat to Newton South in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Jets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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