Maine East is 0-6 against Niles West since May of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Blue Demons will challenge the Wolves at 4:45 p.m. Maine East has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Maine East's offense. They came up short against Niles North on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Blue Demons' loss continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.
Meanwhile, Niles West came into Tuesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Taft on Tuesday, sneaking past 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since May 7, 2024.
Lexi Kuffel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits.
On the hitting side, Niles West saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mia Mendoza, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Niles West's record is now 3-7. As for Maine East, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Maine East suffered a grim 24-0 defeat to Niles West in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Blue Demons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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