Newark scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They came out on top against the Indian Creek Timberwolves by a score of 17-13. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
The team relied heavily on Payton Wills, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Kaleb Carlson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Indian Creek's side, Tyler Bogle was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Dominik Nelson, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Indian Creek was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Newark and bumps their season record up to 2-10. As for Indian Creek, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newark will square off against Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hinckley-Big Rock will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Indian Creek, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Elgin Academy at 5:00 p.m.
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