Serena is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Newark is on a 18-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Serena Huskers will take on the Newark Norsemen at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Serena is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hiawatha a 15-0 shutout on Saturday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Serena with their most commanding win of the season.
Cassie Walsh was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Walsh was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on RayElle Brennan, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Paisley Twait was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Newark made easy work of Hiawatha on Wednesday and carried off a 23-0 win. That 23 run margin sets a new team best for Newark this season.
Dani Peshia was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Stephanie Snyder, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Serena has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Newark, their victory bumped their record up to 18-2.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Serena hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Newark struggles in that department as they've averaged .428. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Serena might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Newark in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Serena have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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