Mainland Regional is 2-8 against Egg Harbor Township since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Mustangs will host the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Mainland Regional has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mainland Regional is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Ocean City, falling 17-4.
Meanwhile, Egg Harbor Township won against Cinnaminson on Saturday with 14 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. Everything went the Eagles' way against Cedar Creek as they made off with a 14-4 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Gabi Jones made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Egg Harbor Township got a massive performance out of Kaci Velardi, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Velardi has posted over her last nine matchups. Sophia Spatacco was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Egg Harbor Township's victory bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Mainland Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 2-14.
Mainland Regional might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Egg Harbor Township in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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