The Northwestern Regional Highlanders will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Gilbert Yellowjackets. First pitch is scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
Gilbert couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-1 walloping at the hands of Shepaug Valley on Tuesday.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Northwestern Regional, they've got a clean slate. Last season, they finished on the right side of .500 (13-8), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year.
Northwestern Regional took their victory against Gilbert in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northwestern Regional since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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