Irvington hasn't had much luck against Newark Memorial recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Vikings will host the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Irvington has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Irvington is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Washington, falling 15-7.
Maya Briones was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Meanwhile, Newark Memorial came tearing into Tuesday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Titans get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory. Considering the Cougars have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The result came thanks to Ariana Romo's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Mahlyah Sao was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Andrea Tall, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Newark Memorial lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kennedy didn't launched any home runs.
Newark Memorial pushed their record up to 16-4 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games. As for Irvington, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Irvington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Newark Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Irvington suffered a grim 30-4 defeat to Newark Memorial in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
