Bremen is 7-0 against Blue Island Eisenhower since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Bremen Braves will head out on the road to square off against the Blue Island Eisenhower Cardinals at 4:30 p.m.
Bremen is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 17 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Evergreen Park on Thursday. They lost 16-1 to the Mustangs.
Bremen saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amanda Gaskin, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, Blue Island Eisenhower came into Thursday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Hillcrest with a sharp 19-3 win on Thursday. Blue Island Eisenhower's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
D'Ariee Hill was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Hill was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Zuli Diaz was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Tori Soderlund was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Bremen has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Blue Island Eisenhower, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bremen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Blue Island Eisenhower struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bremen came out on top in a nail-biter against Blue Island Eisenhower in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 4-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bremen since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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