Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask NEN). They put the hurt on the Pierce Bluejays with a sharp 17-6 victory on Thursday. NEN hasn't had any issues with Pierce recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
| 09/11/25 @ Pierce | 3 |
| 08/28/25 @ Malcolm | 2 |
| 08/30/25 vs Boone Central | 1 |
| 08/21/25 vs Bishop Neumann | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Laney Timm, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Mayci Dolliver also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
NEN kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
NEN's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Pierce, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.
Coming up, NEN will head out to challenge Guardian Angels Central Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bluejays' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so NEN's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pierce, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Boone Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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