Softball Recap: Newark Memorial Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Win

Cougars

Previous 6 Games

04/29/25 vs Mission San Jose	18-1
04/16/25 vs Moreau Catholic	9-4
04/15/25 vs Irvington	30-4
04/10/25 vs Kennedy	9-1
04/08/25 @ Washington	19-4
04/03/25 @ American	24-3

Newark Memorial waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They were the clear victors by an 18-1 margin over the Mission San Jose Warriors. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 19-3 back in March.

Caitlyn Rose made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rose was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Ariana Romo looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mahlyah Sao, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and four RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyvia Costa, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Newark Memorial was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Newark Memorial's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Mission San Jose, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newark Memorial will challenge James Logan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Colts have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Mission San Jose, they will square off against American at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.06 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.