Mainland Regional hasn't had much luck against St. Joseph recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mustangs will square off against the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Mainland Regional has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Mainland Regional's offense. They came up short against Millville on Wednesday, falling 11-0. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Vineland on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fighting Clan. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Wildcats, who fell 7-5 when the teams last met back in April of 2024.
Elaina Portalatin spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Alaina Dorsey was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Mainland Regional's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for St. Joseph, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Mainland Regional might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from St. Joseph in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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