Softball Preview: Newark Norsemen vs. Hiawatha Hawks
Newark is 10-0 against Hiawatha since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Newark Norsemen will head out on the road to take on the Hiawatha Hawks at 4:30 p.m. Newark is looking to tack on another W to their 17-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Newark gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Hiawatha.
Tanner Kempiak looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ryan Williams was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Adelaide Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Newark's win bumped their record up to 17-2. As for Hiawatha, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Hiawatha's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Newark has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Hiawatha, though, as they've been averaging 9.8. Given Newark's sizable advantage in that area, Hiawatha will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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