
Clippers
05/07/25 vs Rockport | 26 |
04/04/25 vs Methuen | 14 |
04/16/25 vs Ipswich | 13 |
04/28/25 vs North Reading | 6 |
04/09/25 @ Lynnfield | 6 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Newburyport). They blew past the Rockport Vikings 26-14 on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Clippers as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Clara Thompson, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Katie Kebler was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Newburyport always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Newburyport's win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Rockport, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newburyport will head out to challenge Pentucket Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rockport, they will venture away from home to face off against Ipswich at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.89 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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