Softball Game Recap: Irvington Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 8:58pm

Softball Recap: Irvington Vikings vs. Newark Memorial Cougars

Irvington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They lost 14-0 to the Newark Memorial Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Irvington of the 15-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.

For Newark Memorial's part, Addyson Waterhouse was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Waterhouse has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Waterhouse was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double.

In other batting news, Andrea Tall was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyvia Costa, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Irvington's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Newark Memorial, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.

Irvington will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mission San Jose at 4:00 p.m. Mission San Jose and Irvington are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Newark Memorial, they will head out on the road to challenge Moreau Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newark Memorial will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.

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