Princeton is 0-3 against Chester since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Princeton Eagles will host the Chester Volcanoes at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Princeton is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over Pierce.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Chester ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Loyalton 9-8. The game was the first time the Volcanoes have beaten the Grizzlies on their field since May 15, 2018.
Hailey Delong and Jenna Schlueter made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Delong struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Schlueter tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Delong has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Delong went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double, while Schlueter scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. That triple was Delong's first of the season.
In other batting news, Sarah Branch was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Samantha Hamilton, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Chester hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Princeton might still be hurting after the 14-7 loss they got from Chester in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will Princeton 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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