Softball Recap: James Logan Colts vs. Newark Memorial Cougars
James Logan came tearing into Tuesday's match with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Newark Memorial Cougars a 5-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for James Logan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Anastasia Marquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ava Medellin and Janessa Parras did most of the damage at the plate: Medellin scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Parras scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was EJ Delgadillo, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
James Logan pushed their record up to 16-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Newark Memorial, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-7.
James Logan will be playing in front of their home fans against Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. James Logan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Newark Memorial, they will head out on the road to square off against American at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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