The Newark Norsemen will head out on the road to take on the Princeton Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Newark is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Newark is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Serena just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Wednesday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Newark saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kodi Rizzo, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Princeton gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They put the hurt on Orion with a sharp 16-7 victory.
Avah Oertel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Oertel has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Oertel was even better at the plate, going 1-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Princeton got a great performance from Reese Reviglio as she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Reviglio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Princeton let Izzy Gibson and Paityn Lucas loose on the outfield. Gibson fired off two home runs, five RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4, while Lucas scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiyrra Morris, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Newark's defeat ended an 18-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 19-3. As for Princeton, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Newark hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .413. However, it's not like Princeton struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Newark was able to grind out a solid victory over Princeton in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 9-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Newark since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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