North Brunswick had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the New Hanover Wildcats a 16-0 shutout on Wednesday. North Brunswick's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Shanley Hunt was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Hunt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jelene Avila was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. Katherine Kayler was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
North Brunswick's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for New Hanover, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
North Brunswick will take on Dixon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dixon will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something North Brunswick surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Hanover, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Pauls at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Pauls is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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