Maine East has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Niles West Wolves at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Monday, Maine East suffered a tough 9-2 defeat at the hands of DePaul College Prep.
MacKenzie Walker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Niles West's offense. They fell victim to a rough 13-0 loss at the hands of Buffalo Grove on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Niles West's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Maine East's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Niles West, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Maine East has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Niles West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Maine East might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Niles West when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Maine East have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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