Nicolet is 0-10 against Slinger since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Knights will look to defend their home field against the Owls at 4:30 p.m. Nicolet has given up an average of 16.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nicolet is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 36th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 17-1 to West Bend East. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by exactly 16 runs.
Savannah Jewell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one stolen base. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Slinger came tearing into Wednesday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Pirates.
Slinger's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Nicolet, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Nicolet might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Slinger in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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