In what's become a running theme this season, Newark gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They blew past the Somonauk Bobcats 18-3. Winning may never get old, but Newark sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kodi Rizzo made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Rizzo has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rizzo was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Williams, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Dani Peshia was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Somonauk's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adalyn Werner, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Newark's win was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Somonauk, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark will take on Earlville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Newark's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches. As for Somonauk, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Plano at 4:30 p.m.
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