Baseball Game Preview: Newark Memorial Cougars vs. Washington Huskies

For the second straight game, Newark Memorial will face off against Washington. The Cougars will face off against the Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Newark Memorial is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.

On Wednesday, Newark Memorial sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Washington.

Connor Murphy

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/30/25 vs Washington	3
03/26/25 vs Moreau Catholic	2
03/20/25 vs Tennyson	2
03/05/25 @ Castro Valley	2
04/09/25 vs James Logan	1

Connor Murphy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Max Segura looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Malosi Gaoteote, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Andres Romo, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Newark Memorial's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. As for Washington, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-9.

Washington's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Newark Memorial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. It's a different story for Washington, though, as they've only averaged .248. Will they be able to contain Newark Memorial's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.