Newark extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 12-20 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Coal City Coalers. Considering the last time the Norsemen couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Coal City, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 22-11. The result was nothing new for the Coalers, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Coal City's part, Lance Cuddy made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cuddy has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Gavin Berger and Gabe McHugh did most of the damage at the plate: Berger got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI, while McHugh went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs McHugh has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Clark, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Newark does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Coal City, they will take on Reed-Custer at 4:33 p.m. on Thursday. The Comets will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Coalers surely won't give up without a fight.
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